Content

9.1

The Head of Libraries, Archies
and Information Services introduced the report which outlined that
Sheffield City Council had not previously had a documented approach
to Collection Management in the Libraries, Archives and Information
Service.
 
By Collection Management it was
meant how they select, manage, promote and dispose of library
stock, including hard copy books, electronic books, magazines and
newspapers.
 
The
service has been operating within this framework for a number of
years, which is in line with other Library Authorities across the
UK. As part of our commitment to being open and transparent we are
seeking approval of the framework in order to make this publicly
available.
 
The
Framework applies to statutory Libraries within Sheffield and also
covers the Co-delivered Libraries, where the Libraries, Archives
and Information Service purchase new materials.
 
As all
Libraries use the library catalogue, all material on the catalogue
must follow the principles and spirit of the Collection Management
Framework.
 
Note:
The Library Collection Management Framework covers library
materials including the Local Studies Library. The City Archive
collections are covered by an existing policy document.
 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That
the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy
Committee:-
 

1.    
To approve and endorse the content in the Library
Collection Management Framework.

9.3

Reasons for
Decision

9.3.1

We are
bringing our Collection Management Framework to Committee for
approval. We have been following this approach, which is in line
with other Library Authorities and supports the 2005 national
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
(CILIP’s) statement on intellectual freedom. To increase
openness and transparency we are documenting this approach to
inform staff, customers, Elected Members of the Committee and the
wider public.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

9.4.1

Not
applicable.