1. Building and Safeguarding the Nation’s Printed Heritage John Scally

2. Overview Introduction Acquisition and disposal of rare books in Scotland Collaborative Collection Development now - some examples Collaborative Collection Development - a possible way forward Tangible Outcomes

7. Acquisition & Disposal - some issues Insufficient Information about who collects what in Scottish libraries (RCO & SCONE) Few formal mechanisms for alerting other libraries about Acquisition & Disposal (Scottish Book Exchange) Lack of information / clarity about what NLS/Rare Books can offer

13. Some Possible Ways Forward NLS to clarify its role & state what support it can offer NLS to mount a summary of its rare books CD policy on www.nls.uk/rarebooks NLS to host a summary of CD policy of all partner libraries on www.nls.uk/rarebooks

14. NLS to clarify guidelines available on retention and disposal, following CILIP, Rare Books Group guidelines

15. NLS to restate its willingness to be a hub for the building up of the printed heritage through collaborative Collection Development

16. Proposed Areas for CD Summary Overview - background to current holdings, breadth and depth Collection Strengths - distinguishing features Cataloguing Information - status, online on cards, in bibliography Budgets & Trust Funds - capacity to purchase Contact Information - name, address, library URL

18. First Steps Step 1: Agree to the general principle of a joined-up approach to collection development Step 2: Supply us with a one page summary of your collection development policy

19. Tangible Outcomes Save time & effort by supporting each other Share information, including summary collection development policies Remove uncertainty about retention and disposal NLS to host summary CD policies - your policy is known A clear and simple network of support, advice, and information is established - NLS at hub