Each year the New South Wales [NSW] State Library collects comprehensive statistics from NSW councils about their public library services.
The key indicators of public library use show that they are highly valued by their communities. In 2022-23 there were:
- 22.8 million physical visits to NSW public libraries
- 35.9 million loans of collection items, and
- 2.5 million eBook loans
Libero has developed a suite of Power BI templates within its Library Management System [LMS] to help streamline the annual reporting process, reducing the amount of time it takes to compile and reduce the risk of human error during the process. These report templates are designed to meet the general requirements of the NSW Public Libraries Statistical Return for NSW Public Libraries.
Libero’s Power BI report templates are designed to:
- Automate data collection: Automatically extract relevant data from the LMS.
- Generate reports: Create tailored reports that align with the specific requirements of the Public Library Statistics of NSW Public Libraries Report.
- Visualise key metrics: Present data in easy-to-understand charts and graphs, highlighting trends and insights, for example tracking loans by year and collection as illustrated in the image below.

Benefits of Libero Power BI Templates
- Time efficiency & streamlined reporting: Automates data collection and report generation, reducing preparation time from days or weeks to just hours and simplifying collection categorisation.
- Accuracy & consistency: Reference numbers within the reports directly correspond to the questions, ensuring accurate data entry and minimising the risk of missing or incorrect information.
- Tailored for 2023-24 & enhanced data analysis: Specifically designed for this year’s reporting requirements, offering powerful data visualisation and analysis tools to simplify interpretation and decision-making.
- Customisation: Libraries can customise Power BI reports to meet their specific needs. They can design unique visualisations, to represent data in a way that best suits their requirements. Additionally, they can apply filters and focus on relevant data subsets, allowing users to drill down into specific areas of interest.
- Available to all libraries: Any library that must run reports for compliance and regular KPIs will benefit from using the Power BI templates within Libero.
With Libero’s Power BI templates, libraries can boost their reporting processes. The templates offer a multitude of benefits, including increased efficiency, improved data accuracy, and streamlined compliance adherence.
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