Libraries: Changes to Standard Load Period

Closed 8 Oct 2012

Opened 6 Aug 2012

Contact

Phil Burns

0121 464 1841

phil.burns@birmingham.gov.uk

Feedback updated 11 Aug 2015

We asked

Birmingham libraries were proposing to change their standard loan period from 28 days to 21 days. The purpose of this change is to improve access to the most popular lending material and reduce the amount of time that readers must wait to receive books they have requested.

You said

Unfortunately no one responded to this consultation

We did

This consultation formed part of a larger project and filtered into decisions made and recommendations for changes to take place. If you require further information please email: phil.burns@birmingham.gov.uk

Results updated 9 May 2013

  1. 25 % Agreement with change to the standard loan period
  2. 25% Would prefer more time to read library books
  3. 15% Would find it difficult to visit libraries during opening hours

Because the results of the consultation were inconclusive, the new Library Management System will be configured to a standard three weeks loan period for an initial 12 month trial. The standard library loan period will then be reviewed in early 2014.

 

Overview

Birmingham libraries were proposing to change their standard loan period from 28 days to 21 days. The purpose of this change is to improve access to the most popular lending material and reduce the amount of time that readers must wait to receive books they have requested.

Areas

  • ACOCKS GREEN
  • ASTON
  • BARTLEY GREEN
  • BILLESLEY
  • BORDESLEY GREEN
  • BOURNVILLE
  • BRANDWOOD
  • CITY CENTRE
  • EDGBASTON
  • ERDINGTON
  • HALL GREEN
  • HANDSWORTH WOOD
  • HARBORNE
  • HODGE HILL
  • KINGS NORTON
  • KINGSTANDING
  • LADYWOOD
  • LONGBRIDGE
  • LOZELLS AND EAST HANDSWORTH
  • MOSELEY AND KINGS HEATH
  • NECHELLS
  • NORTHFIELD
  • OSCOTT
  • PERRY BARR
  • QUINTON
  • SELLY OAK
  • SHARD END
  • SHELDON
  • SOHO
  • SOUTH YARDLEY
  • SPARKBROOK
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • STECHFORD AND YARDLEY NORTH
  • STOCKLAND GREEN
  • SUTTON FOUR OAKS
  • SUTTON NEW HALL
  • SUTTON TRINITY
  • SUTTON VESEY
  • TYBURN
  • WASHWOOD HEATH
  • WEOLEY

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Asylum Seekers and Refugees
  • Minority Ethnic people
  • Carers
  • Young people
  • Older people
  • Disabled people
  • Children
  • Council tenants
  • Women
  • Councillors/MPs/MEPs
  • Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender people
  • Children in Care/looked after
  • Gypsies/Travellers
  • Internet users
  • Parents/Carers/Guardians
  • Older people
  • Patients
  • People with Disabilities
  • People with Learning Disabilities
  • Men
  • Students
  • Visitors/tourists
  • Homeless
  • Offenders
  • People’s panel
  • Victims of Crime
  • Cyclists
  • Motor Vehicle Drivers
  • Pedestrians
  • Local Residents
  • Age All
  • Public Sector Bodies
  • Businesses
  • Faith groups
  • Community groups
  • Voluntary Organisations
  • Staff
  • Service user groups
  • Newly arrived groups

Interests

  • Arts & Culture
  • Libraries