Libraries active memberships
Received: 10 June 2025
Please see my FOI request below Across all Barnet libraries: Over the past five years, how many active memberships have there been at the start of each year? For example January 2020 there were X memberships, January 2021 there were Y memberships. If possible please also provide the age demographics for this breakdown.Over the past five years, how many accounts have closed due to memberships expiring? If possible please also include the age demographics for this breakdown. Over the past five years, what is the total amount of money owed to Barnet for over due or lost book charges? Over the past five years, how much has Barnet spent on purchasing library books (plus exclude any children, baby /toddler, reference books from this sum)? If possible please provide a book genre breakdown i.e. £X on fiction and £Y on biographies. What proportion do libraries account for (cost and percentage) out of Barnet Council total financial year budget? Please include the cost and percentage for this financial year and the previous financial year.
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