Western Cape Library Service
Accessing information
Our Library Service forms an important part of the services offered to residents of the Western Cape. The entire community has the right to free access to library and information services.
Our Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) aims to develop, transform and promote sustainable library, information and archives services. Providing information is a key service. The reason for this is that it promotes a culture of reading, library use and learning that enriches the whole community. Library Services ensures that this information is free, equitable and accessible to everyone.
Sustainable library, information and archives services contributes to nation building; good governance; social and human capital development; and sustainable economic growth and opportunities.
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Registration of public libraries
According to the Western Cape Public Library services Act: 4. (1) A person, including an organ of state, but excluding the Provincial Minister, that intends to establish or conduct a library as a public library must apply to register the library by completing the registration form, which must be made available on the website of the Department, and submitting it to the Head of Department.
The registration form is available here.
Access eBooks and audio books remotely
Members of Western Cape libraries are now able to access eBooks and audiobooks remotely on a computer or smart device. Click here to find out more.
Minister Ricardo Mackenzie has recently launched a book club to encourage all people across the province to read. You can view his recommended reads at the link below:
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