Stock policy

The stock policy is intended to provide a framework for collection management, purchasing, planning, standard setting and benchmarking

This stock policy explains:

• How the library service contributes to achieving the priorities of Richmond upon Thames Borough Council in terms of its stock.
• How we choose the books, DVDs and other materials you find in your libraries.
• How we maintain and promote those materials.
• How we circulate stock between libraries to ensure all libraries are able to provide the widest choice of reading material.
• Why and how we decide to keep some items and withdraw others.
• How we measure stock performance and how this helps to inform stock development.

Lending services stock policy(pdf, 75KB)

Local Studies collection stock policy(pdf, 46KB)

Contact the Libraries Team

If you have any questions or comments, please email libraries@richmond.gov.uk