Walcot Library's lending figures and paid staff input

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Dear Swindon Borough Council,

I should be grateful if you would supply me with all comparative data on book lending (book issues) - from 2010 to date - at Walcot Library.

Please also provide comparative data on the number of paid library staff hours in the 'front line' that contribute to the service provided at Walcot Library - also from 2010 to date.

Please also provide comparative data on the number of paid library staff hours in the 'back office' (via Park and Central libraries) that are dedicated to Walcot Library - also from 2010 to date.

Please furnish a comprehensive list of the paid library staff's current tasks/duties undertaken remotely from the 'back office' that are dedicated to Walcot Library.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Shirley Burnham

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Dear Customer Services,

Thank you. I look forward to their response.

Yours sincerely,

Shirley Burnham

Sharon Druett, Swindon Borough Council

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Dear Ms Burnham,

 

Re: FOI101002847736 Freedom of Information Request

 

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Shirley Burnham

Dear Sharon Druett,

Thank you. I am now aware of how much paid staff do in supporting Walcot Library and how comparatively little is required of the volunteers. It is not my wish to criticise the dedication of the volunteers, only to understand their role.

I also gather from your reply that volunteers do not 'run' Walcot as might sometimes be claimed.

I have noted in addition that Walcot not only has 10 hours direct paid staff support, but that it also seems apparent that library manager(s) from the statutory Library Service contribute significant support, as well.

Thank you again.
Yours sincerely,

Shirley Burnham