Glenashley Library

Running a library in Durban means managing collections in a warm, humid climate where careful storage and handling matter. Glenashley Library maintains shelves of books that require consistent environmental control to prevent mould and deterioration—something the coastal KwaZulu-Natal weather makes more demanding than in drier regions. Cataloguing, shelving, and retrieving materials happens day after day, whether materials are requested or browsed in person. The library staff handle returns processing, deal with wear and tear from regular circulation, and keep systems updated so that searches work and books get found. Behind the scenes, book repairs, replacement of damaged stock, and upkeep of physical spaces are ongoing. It's the operational reality of maintaining access to reading and research materials in a busy urban environment.