Hampshire Libraries and Information Service

“A creative service at the heart of Hampshire communities which prides itself on meeting their evolving needs for reading, information, learning and enjoyment.” Library Vision and Strategy

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  We are part of Hampshire County Council's Culture, Communities and Business Services department and - with 50 libraries, 3 Discovery Centres, 2 local studies libraries, 2 prison libraries, and 4mobiles... one of the largest library services in the country.

   

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  Hampshire Libraries hold over 2 million items of stock and receive nearly 7m visits a year! In addition nearly 10% of issues and renewals are carried out online.
  By the end of 2010 Self-Service facilities will be available in 7 of our libraries.

   

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  Public computers available in every library provide free access to the internet and WiFi is available in several libraries.
  Customers also have access to our Reference Online collection and eBooks from the comfort of their own home.