LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library

Running a functional public library in Johannesburg's northern reaches means managing more than shelves and borrowing systems. Load shedding affects opening hours and digital services, forcing libraries to balance solar backup costs against operating budgets. LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library coordinates with local schools for curriculum support, manages physical space efficiently despite aging infrastructure, and ensures cataloguing systems remain accessible during power cuts. The work involves understanding Randburg's shifting demographic patterns—young professional clusters in newer estates, established family neighbourhoods, township communities—and ensuring collections and programming reflect actual demand rather than assumed preferences.