 Moving a few years later to Western Australia, Pat Gallaher worked in public libraries in regional areas for almost 30 years.She held positions in Paraburdoo and Karratha, and then for 20 years as the regional librarian for the City of Geraldton (1981-2001).While at Geraldton Library Pat introduced many new services and developments, including a service to house-bound residents, the internet, and an automated library management system.