Building and Safeguarding the Nation’s Printed Heritage John Scally

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

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

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 NLS to host a summary of CD policy of all partner libraries on

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

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

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

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

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