Libraries are an essential service for those who live, work and study in Aberdeen.
Consultation into how Aberdeen’s library service can best meet the needs of its citizens and communities will take place from July to October 2023.
This presents an opportunity for all to reflect, share ideas and shape the future of our library service.
How we engage and consult during this process is important. It is vital we capture the voice of library customers as well as capturing input from those who don’t currently access the library service or have yet to access services.
During the consultation there will be many opportunities for community engagement including those designed for children and young people, more anonymous consultation in libraries and online and invites to join themed focus groups as well as bringing in expertise from across our national library networks.
Future Library Service Consultation Survey
Be a vital part of shaping our future library provision so that resources can be directed to meet the needs of our ever-changing city and communities.
This survey is part of a range of consultation activity from the Aberdeen Library and Information Service, that will inform the direction and delivery of the future of the library service.
Various tools will be used to include written, digital, face to face and alternative formats to ensure participation is inclusive for all.
If you (or anyone you know) require a paper copy of the survey, please visit your nearest library.
A copy of the consultation is available to download. Completed consultations can be handed in to any city library or emailed to LibraryEvents@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Children and Young People have their say
We want children and young people aged 0-18, parents/carers and those working with this age group to help shape how we deliver library services in Aberdeen.
In addition to the main consultation, there is a survey specifically designed to collate feedback from this age group and the Children and Young People's services and resources.
If you (or anyone you know) require a paper copy of the survey, please visit your nearest library.
A copy of the consultation is available to download. Completed consultations can be handed in to any city library or emailed to LearningDevelopment@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Consultation Engagement Sessions
Pop along to the following libraries for information on the consultation process where staff will be on hand to assist in completing the survey (online or paper copies). Dates will be announced soon for forthcoming external engagement sessions in the communities affected by the library closures.
Central Library (Lending Library) - Monday 2 October, 2pm - 4.30pm
Central Library (Information Centre) - Tuesday 3 October, 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4.30pm
Bridge of Don Library - Wednesday 27 September, 10am - 7pm
Bucksburn Library - Thursday 28 September, 10am - 5pm
Mastrick Library - Tuesday 26 September, 2pm - 4pm
Tillydrone Library - Monday 2 October, 1.30pm - 4.30pm