1. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha TRANSFORMATION IMPERATIVES AND THE CONDITIONAL GRANT. KZN Provincial Library Services

2. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Overview of the Library Service Render library services to 170 affiliated public libraries in 58 municipalities throughout the province. Increase library access by building new libraries and renovating and extending existing libraries. Provide library material in all formats on a continuous basis. Provide a centralised reference and information service to all library users.

3. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Overview continued… Design and provide promotional material and projects to enhance library usage and to promote a culture of reading and improve literacy skills. Provide professional support and training. Provide a networked computerised library management system to libraries. Staffing and operational costs funded by local municipalities.

4. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha The Conditional Grant In 2006/7 all Provincial Library Services were allocated conditional grant funding to recapitalise and transform community libraries. To address needs for which there was no funding on normal budget. Funding allocation based on status of services in different provinces. KZN received lowest grant: 2007/8 R13 950m. 2008/9 R26 195 m. 2009/10 R37 195.

5. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Provincial Allocation for Library Material 2006/7 LimpopoR500 000 Northern CapeR3 million MpumalangaR4 million Free StateR4 million Eastern CapeR5 million(entire budget) North West ProvinceR6.2 million GautengR13 million KwaZulu-NatalR20 million Western CapeR30 million

6. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Transformation in library usage. Millions of new users with different needs and expectations. Buildings built for one race group. Stress on central services seen to be better than suburb/township libraries. Need to rationalise services. Focus on education.

7. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Effect on services and projects. Change in design of new libraries. Extension of existing services for study space. Need to address changes in Education system (OBE). Type of library material purchased. The role of the librarian. Open hours and access. Promotional needs changed.

8. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Conditional Grant Projects Tertiary texts for distance learners. Permanent project collections to support the school curriculum. Improved ICT infrastructure through providing free public access to computers and the internet. Skills training and additional staff – cybercadets. Improved reading promotion initiatives. Improved professional support and training.

9. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Internet@your library project 45 libraries provided with 6 computers, networked printer and furnishing. Linked by wireless connectivity. Uncapped fast internet access free to public via satellite or ADSL. WebSense software protecting access to undesirable sites. Anti-virus protection Time management software for fair usage. CleanSlate software to prevent abuse.

10. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha

12. Training and Support Each café staffed by a “cybercadet”. Skills training of the public. Email facilities for all library members. Usage policy developed and implemented. Monthly reporting of usage, trends and challenges. Cybercadet Forum established.

13. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha

14. Promotion Initiatives Mobile Library Bus  Books, toys, computers.  Story telling.  Audio-visual shows. User Education  DVD  Charts, signage.

15. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha

16. Professional Support and Training New Library Depot at Mbazwana. Annual Conference for stakeholders. Stock assessments. Monitoring and evaluation.

17. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha OVERVIEW OF THE UNFUNDED MANDATE  Public Libraries are an “exclusive provincial legislative competence” [SA Constitution 1996].  Provinces must therefore “assign” the function of administering libraries, with the necessary funding, to local government and/or render the service themselves directly to the public.

18. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha IMPLICATION Either way, the Provinces are legally responsible for funding what local municipalities are already funding that is….. THE FULL COSTS OF ADMINISTERING SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. Staffing – operational costs – maintenance of buildings

19. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha STATUS QUO  Local municipalities in KZN spend over R200m per annum on this part of the service. This includes staffing costs of over 1500 library personnel at 216 libraries.

20. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha CHALLENGES  Local municipality spending on public libraries is “irregular expenditure” in terms of the MFMA.  Libraries are non-profit making institutions.  Municipalities have scarce funding.  Staffing levels in libraries and maintenance of assets are deteriorating.  The Province is in a weakened position to impose standards and set guidelines for improving services.

21. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Challenges continued..  The conditional grant does not address this mandate.  For true transformation to take place – with respect to standardisation of services, staffing levels and opening hours funding needs to be sourced to address this serious issue which will determine the future of libraries in South Africa.

22. Development through arts, culture and tourism. Masithuthuke ngobuciko, amasiko nezokuvakasha Thank you