Library data storage changes

On 17 May 2024, Grey District Library is making a change to the way it stores data.

The library will be migrating to a new server that offers offers enhanced modern digital library services and management systems, while maintaining robust security of library and customer information.

This change is being implemented by many public libraries throughout New Zealand, including Grey District Library.

Customer records are currently held in data centres located in Christchurch and Auckland. The details of these records will be migrated and stored in secure, encrypted data centres in Melbourne and Adelaide. The new data centres meet the highest international standards for security and reliability and information will still be protected under New Zealand privacy laws.

Customers are being asked to advise the library by 13 May 2024 if they wish to close their membership before migration, as this is a full system migration and all library membership information will be moved to the secure data centres in Australia.

Please email the library at library@greydc.govt.nz or call our friendly staff on 03 768 5597.

For full details, please see the dedicated library data storage changes web page on this website.