Hamersley Book Nook a new chapter for Stirling Libraries

The City of Stirling has brought the traditional library into the click-and-collect era, creating a 24/7 outdoor library service in Hamersley.

Stirling Libraries – Hamersley Book Nook was opened last week by City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin at the Hamersley Community Hub on Belvedere Road.
 
The innovative facility features 39 Bibliotheca outdoor lockers – the first to be installed in Western Australia.
 
Stirling Libraries members can browse the online library catalogue and select Hamersley as the collection location for their items.
 
Once the items have been delivered to Hamersley Book Nook, members can retrieve them from a locker with a scan of their library card.
 
Radio frequency identification technology means members can also return items at the same location by simply dropping them into the returns chute.
 
“This is, dare I say it, a novel idea and a great way to use technology to reach more members of our community,” Mayor Irwin said.
 
“It gives locals convenient access to our online library catalogue, with its books, magazines, DVDs and more.
 
“There are hundreds of thousands of items in our catalogue, so I would encourage everyone in this area to register for a free Stirling Libraries membership and check it out.”
 
The Hamersley Book Nook forms part of the Hamersley Community Hub, which will continue to grow as a place of community connection after consultation showed strong support for more activities and improved facilities.