Investment in technology to deliver procurement savings for SA libraries

South Australian libraries will receive funds for public libraries from a signed agreement between the State Government and the Local Government Association (LGA).

Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts John Hill said South Australia will continue to have the highest per capita state funding to councils for libraries.

“A key element of the agreement is investment in technology, including the development of the One Library Management System (OLMS),” Hill said.

A Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) spokesperson said the OLMS is expected to mean savings on procurement as it is being managed centrally rather than being duplicated by every council.

Savings are expected on price because 68 councils are buying in bulk, and there will be improvements in staff flexibility and training costs.

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