Question on Notice regarding the operational status and funding of internal library services within departments and agencies under the Minister for Culture and the Arts. The response details staffing and budget information for the Department of Planning and the Western Australian Museum, while noting that the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and Landcorp do not have applicable internal library services.

AnsweredQoN 319Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 June 2013
Portfolio
Culture and the Arts

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(1) In relation to each department or agency within the Minister’s responsibility that have an internal library service, can the Minister advise: (a) what is the name of the department or agency; (b) how many staff are employed at the library of the department or agency; and (c) what is the budget allocation for the library: (i) in the current financial year; and (ii) in the 2013-2014 state budget? (2) Will each of the department or agency libraries remain fully operational during the coming financial year? (3) If no to (2): (a) in which department or agency will there be a change; (b) what is the nature of the change; and (c) why is the change occurring?

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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
56 days
Department of Planning
(1)(a) Department of Planning
(b) Two Full Time Equivalent staff members
(c)(i)-(ii) The library is included as part of the broader Department of Planning budget.
(2) Operational requirements are the responsibility of the Department of Planning; I am advised by the Department of Planning that there is every expectation that the internal library service will continue in 2013-14.
(3)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Department of Culture and The Arts
(1)(a) Western Australian Museum
(b) Two staff;
One Librarian Level SC1 (1.0 FTE)
One Library Information Officer Level 2 (0.5 FTE)
(c) (i) $160,559
(ii) $188,193.00 (projected)
(2) Operational requirements are the responsibility of the Western Australian Museum and depend on business outcomes within available budgets.
(3)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
(1-3c) Not applicable.
Landcorp
(1-3c) Not applicable.

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