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Digital community hub plan for town's library
23/05/2022 @ 10:26
Newtown Library could become a hub for digital community services and workspace for homeworkers.
Under plans being considered by Powys County Council, libraries throughout the county could set up such community hibs to help residents have better access to online services.
A consultation and survey has been launched today (Monday, 23 May) to look into the possibilities.
"Powys Library Service is researching how they could support residents to access digital technology and services, through the development of community hubs providing support and space to work remotely," said a statement.
The engagement project launched involves two surveys. One will assess how easy or difficult it is for residents to access key services and information in Powys and how that might be improved by creating digital hubs in libraries where people can get support.
The other will gauge the interest in the development of workspaces within libraries aimed at people who might currently be working from home or those considering starting a small business.
Nina Davies, Head of Housing and Community Development, said: “Thanks to support from the UK Community Renewal Fund, we are in a position to carry out research in order to find out more about how residents living in Powys currently access services, such as advice and support or financial services, whether digital channels may help and what barriers people might face in accessing services online.
“We are also looking into the potential to create co-working spaces using existing local facilities where possible, and this project will help us to find out the demand for such workspaces across Powys.”
To take part in this engagement project visit the council’s online engagement hub: www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/hubs-in-powys-libraries
Paper copies of the survey are also available via the library service. To request a paper copy please call 01874 612394 or visit your local library.
The closing date for responses Thursday, 30th June 2022.
Under plans being considered by Powys County Council, libraries throughout the county could set up such community hibs to help residents have better access to online services.A consultation and survey has been launched today (Monday, 23 May) to look into the possibilities.
"Powys Library Service is researching how they could support residents to access digital technology and services, through the development of community hubs providing support and space to work remotely," said a statement.
The engagement project launched involves two surveys. One will assess how easy or difficult it is for residents to access key services and information in Powys and how that might be improved by creating digital hubs in libraries where people can get support.
The other will gauge the interest in the development of workspaces within libraries aimed at people who might currently be working from home or those considering starting a small business.
Nina Davies, Head of Housing and Community Development, said: “Thanks to support from the UK Community Renewal Fund, we are in a position to carry out research in order to find out more about how residents living in Powys currently access services, such as advice and support or financial services, whether digital channels may help and what barriers people might face in accessing services online.
“We are also looking into the potential to create co-working spaces using existing local facilities where possible, and this project will help us to find out the demand for such workspaces across Powys.”
To take part in this engagement project visit the council’s online engagement hub: www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/hubs-in-powys-libraries
Paper copies of the survey are also available via the library service. To request a paper copy please call 01874 612394 or visit your local library.
The closing date for responses Thursday, 30th June 2022.
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