Tameside Libraries - Our Mission Statement and Aims 2023

Our Mission is to be a continually improving modern library service that is responsive to the needs of the local community, having at its heart the promotion of reading and lifelong learning in its widest sense, access to digital skills and services, and the provision of facilities which are open, accessible and inclusive and play a significant part in establishing the local community identity.

We will achieve this through our Service Aims which are:
 

Reading and Lifelong Learning

• We will actively promote reading
• We will help readers to develop their reading choices through the books we provide in line with our Stock Policy Document
• We will work with others to support literacy and basic skills
• We will provide materials and resources to support learning throughout life
• We will provide access to information

Digital Skills and Services

• We will provide free access to computers and the internet in all our libraries
• We will work with others to provide basic computer training courses for adults
• We will provide access to library services through the website, library app (Spydus), email and webchat
• We will provide free access to eResources; eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, eNewspapers and other resources
• We will provide access to information online

Community Focus and Inclusion

• We will provide libraries which are open and neutral
• We will make sure that buildings are welcoming and accessible
• We will listen to library users and non-users to make sure that services are based on the needs of local communities
• We will provide a range of activities and events for local communities
• We will provide access to Council services
• We will collect and preserve materials which celebrate local heritage and community identity