Issue - meetings

The Leader presented a report on the outcome of a review of the Borough’s library book stock and proposals to dispose of surplus stock.

The review had identified a large number of books that had no relevance to the local area and were no longer being used by library members.  A number of those books were of potentially high value and it was therefore proposed to offer the surplus stock for sale, either through book dealers or via auction, with the proceeds being retained within the Library Service.  Members discussed the costs associated with, and the benefits of, the preferred sale options.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree the disposal of surplus book stock held by the Council’s Library Service in accordance with the proposals set out under Option 1 (sale by book dealers) and Option 2 (sale by auction) of the report; and

(ii)  Authorise the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to finalise the disposal arrangements.