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Representation ID: 66489

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council [Archaeological Information and Advice]

The County Council has a statutory duty to provide a 'comprehensive and efficient'library service for the people of Warwickshire. This is laid down in the Local
Government Act 1964.
The Library and information Service is directly affected by the numbers and characteristics of the populations we serve. The majority of any population uses library
services. The Household Library User Survey shows that over 70% of all households are library members.
The more people there are in an area, the more pressure there is on Library services. Books, audio visual materials, computers, library buildings and vehicles are in effect the infrastructure of the service. Books and other items are borrowed more often, and computers are used more frequently. Choice and service availability is reduced for both existing and new customers, while wear and tear on stock and equipment increases.
The County Council's detailed submission (see representation ) identifies new library infrastructure that will be necessary with an overall cost estimate of £93,553.