. Improve library infrastructure and services that reflect the specific needs of the communities they serve. (Since the inception of the grant , 79 libraries have been renovated and this has improved library usage as these libraries are now accessible. A further two libraries -Mdantsane and Mount Ayliff-are under construction; . Transform and equip library and information services meant for all rural and urban communities. An indicator of that was that in the 2010/11 financial year a total of 70,000 library materials were purchased and delivered to public libraries; . Improve co-ordination and collaboration between national, provincial and local government on library services. An indicator of that was that the Stakeholders Consultative Workshop and library summit were convened and they have enhanced the relationship with municipalities; . Improve a culture of reading. The South African Library for the Blind benefits from the Grant by providing a special service for people with visual disabilities; and . Improve staff capacity at urban and rural libraries to respond appropriately to community knowledge and information needs. Qualified librarians had been employed and deployed to public libraries. Operational hours of libraries had since improved with 55 per cent because libraries were now open eight hours a day as a result of the additional staff appointed.