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)
Information and e-services stock policy(pdf, 89KB)
Local Studies collection stock policy(pdf, 46KB)
Contact the Libraries Team
If you have any questions or comments, please email libraries@richmond.gov.uk
Up to: Libraries
Updated: 06 October 2022
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