Slough Library Service Public Consultation
Overview
Consultation on proposed changes to library services
We want your views on proposed changes to Slough libraries statutory services delivered through The Curve, Britwell, Cippenham and Langley libraries, and access to online services.
Slough Borough Council is asking for residents' and stakeholders' views on proposals which will make changes to the library service and on other aspects of the service. We need your help to know how you use the library service now, what your views are on the proposed changes, and what impacts the changes might have on how you use the service. We want to hear from current library users but also from people who don’t use the services at the moment. We also want your ideas on alternative ways that we can deliver the library service and achieve savings.
This consultation is open for 10 weeks from Tuesday 17 December 2024 to Tuesday 25 February 2025.
Before completing the survey please read the accompanying Consultation pack and Cabinet report on the Library Consultation webpage
Completing the survey
- You can complete the survey up to Tuesday 25 February 2025.
- Complete this survey for yourself or on behalf of your children or those you care for and share your views on the options proposed.
- Paper copies of the survey will also be available from libraries and from other locations across the borough.
- For children and young people under the age of 13 the survey must be completed by a parent/carer.
- If have any queries or issues, contact libraryconsultation@slough.gov.uk
- If you need a copy of the consultation pack /survey in easy read accessible format please go to Library Consultation webpage or email libraryconsultation@slough.gov.uk
Attend a drop-in session
- As well as completing the survey online you can attend a drop-in session at one of the libraries.
- These will provide a more informal way for you to feedback your views and complete the online survey.
- The timetable for drop-in sessions can be found here Library Consultation webpage
Attend an online consultation event
We will also be holding two online consultation events. These will be themed discussions including guided sessions on completing the survey.
To attend one of the online events you will need to book in advance. If you are interested in attending one of these events or would like to find out more, please email libraryconsultation@slough.gov.uk or book via the Eventbrite webpage.
Data protection
This questionnaire and the information we collect will be used for the purposes of evidence-based decision making on Slough Borough Council’s future focus, approach and priorities for Slough’s library services. We are committed to the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulations. By continuing to complete this questionnaire and submitting your responses, you are consenting to us processing this data.
This will be used to make decisions in a public forum and the results will be published online and anonymous data may be accessed by third parties to validate the results of the survey.
We will only retain the data collected for as long as is necessary and, after the period determined by our Data Protection Officer, this data will be destroyed in accordance with our IT and Information Security Procedures.
Please refer to our data privacy notice at at https://www.slough.gov.uk/data-protection-foi/privacy-notices for further details on how we protect your privacy.
If you have any concerns or questions about how we look after your personal information, please email DataProtectionOfficer@slough.gov.uk
Why your views matter
We need your help to know how you use the library service now, what your views are on the proposed changes, and what impacts the changes might have on how you use the service. We want to hear from current library users but also from people who don’t use the services at the moment. We also want your ideas on alternative ways that we can deliver the library service and achieve savings.
Related Surveys
During the months ahead, we will also be asking your views on some of the different proposals being put forward for related work for changing the way the council works and delivers services in the borough to become a more efficient organisation. These will be listed below when they are live.
Related surveys and consultations:
Give us your views on Slough's library service
Events
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Consultation drop-in Cippenham Library
From 11 Jan 2025 at 11:00 to 11 Jan 2025 at 13:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation online event
From 14 Jan 2025 at 18:30 to 14 Jan 2025 at 19:30Find out more information and ask questions.
You will need to book in advance.
To book please use the "Eventbrite online consultation events" link further down this page.
The link to join the meeting will be sent a day before the event. -
Consultation drop-in Cippenham Library
From 16 Jan 2025 at 12:00 to 16 Jan 2025 at 16:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation drop-in The Curve
From 17 Jan 2025 at 14:00 to 17 Jan 2025 at 16:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation drop-in Langley Library
From 21 Jan 2025 at 15:00 to 21 Jan 2025 at 17:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation drop-in Britwell Library
From 23 Jan 2025 at 11:00 to 23 Jan 2025 at 13:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation drop-in Langley Library
From 25 Jan 2025 at 11:00 to 25 Jan 2025 at 13:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation online event
From 11 Feb 2025 at 18:30 to 11 Feb 2025 at 19:30Find out more information and ask questions.
You will need to book in advance.
To book please use the "Eventbrite online consultation events" link further down this page.
The link to join the meeting will be sent a day before the event. -
Consultation drop-in Cippenham Library
From 19 Feb 2025 at 11:00 to 19 Feb 2025 at 13:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions. -
Consultation drop-in Langley Library
From 19 Feb 2025 at 15:00 to 19 Feb 2025 at 17:00Drop in at any point during the dates and times below to find out more information, ask questions and complete the online survey.
There is no need to book for these sessions.
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Libraries
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