Summary

Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Library Users Code of Conduct Policy. The policy has been updated to reflect recent changes to NSW library legislation. You can review the Draft Policy and provide feedback until Monday 23 November 2026.

Why is the policy being updated?

The current policy was adopted in 2023 and is due for review. The Draft Policy has been updated to reflect changes to the Library Act 1939 and the new Library Regulation 2026.

What is changing?

The updates cover areas including:

• library membership
• use of the library and library materials
• library rules
• how breaches of library rules are managed
• access to library collections and materials.

Have Your Say

You can provide feedback in any of the following ways:

Online
Submit a public comment form via the Have Your Say portal.

Email
Send your written submission to:council@gisc.nsw.gov.au

In Person
Hard copies of the draft document and public comment forms are available at the following locations:

• Council’s Town Hall Customer Service Office 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes
• Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library 71 Grey Street, Glen Innes
• The village post offices at: Emmaville and Deepwater

Review the Draft Library Users Code of Conduct Policy and let us know what you think.

Feedback closes Monday 23 November 2026.

What happens next?

Council will consider any substantive submissions received during the exhibition period.