Library services, and the impact on taxpayers, could come under increased scrutiny.
The Regional District of North Okanagan board has been told that Okanagan Regional Library is considering a value for money audit.
“Are we getting out what we put in?” said Stephanie Hall, ORL executive director.
Along with this, ORL is trying to improve communications with its 25 member jurisdictions, which range from Princeton to Golden.
“It’s a strategy we felt was a good idea because Stephanie is new to the position,” said Mike MacNabb, RDNO’s director to ORL.
Hall believes it is important for her to meet face-to-face with municipal councils and regional district boards.
“We want to be more dialed in to what’s important,” she said.
“We can be more responsive to (community) needs but only if we know what they are.”
Another area Hall wants to focus on is demographics and who is using libraries.
“I don’t have something that tells me what’s happening with children, what’s happening with seniors or what’s happening with families,” she said.
