Collection Management
A framework for maintaining collections (purchased, open access, subscribed or donated) and monitoring their long term use and value so that Library resources and space are maximised
Collections are regularly reviewed for use and relevance to current academic activity, ensuring space for new items and for study within the library buildings is balanced
The Library maintains non-public access storage space for items of rarity, uniqueness or which there is a responsibility to conserve in perpetuity
The Library values, maintains and preserves items in its care
The Library, where appropriate, provides surrogates through digitisation or microform
The final copy of a book will be retained (e.g. duplicates will be withdrawn only where the Finite criteria is met)
The Library disposes of, or repairs, items which are damaged, and replacements are provided where appropriate and available
Withdrawn items are sold to approved disposal agents, offered to charity or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner