Take note of planned library closures around Midrand
JOBURG – A number of planned library closures will continue until March next year for stock take.
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Library and Information Services will resume its stock take at 32 libraries until March next year.
MMC for Community Development Nonhlanhla Sifumba said that the City conducts its stock take over a period of three years with eight libraries being assessed in February earlier this year.
The schedule began on 8 October and will continue until 30 March next year at 32 other libraries.
Sifumba added, “This is an essential library book-stock management tool, which ensures that each library has the best resources on offer for our residents, who rely on our libraries for the provision of studying and research material, amongst other things.
“To ensure that our library resources are up to date, and of relevant use to our residents, individual libraries will be closed to the public for the duration of the stock take.
“This is in compliance with Treasury Regulations Grap 17, which ensures that library assets are kept modern and up to date.”
Notices will be placed in the libraries two weeks before each closure, as well as information on alternative libraries to use close-by.
The notices will also be posted on the @CoJCommunityDev Twitter page in order to inform communities of the planned closures.
The Libraries in the Midrand Reporter area and closures include:
• Halfway House Library will be closed between 3 and 8 December. The City advises community members to make use of the Rabie Ridge or Kipfontein View libraries during this time.
• Ivory Park Library will be closed from 14 to 19 January 2019. Rather use Ivory Park North Library during this time.
Details: www.joburg.org.za
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