Library stock is both our greatest resource and what we spend the most money on. This stock policy sets out how we manage our stock to best meet the needs of the people of Cambridgeshire. We update it every year.
This webpage shows a shorter version of the stock policy. The full document is available to download as a PDF.
Local Policies and Strategies
The Cambridgeshire County Council's Business Plan is renewed every year. We want the people of Cambridgeshire to live in strong and inclusive communities. To achieve this, the following four objectives have been set:
- A good quality of life for everyone
- Thriving places for people to live
- The best start for Cambridgeshire’s children
- Zero carbon emissions for Cambridgeshire by 2050
The Cambridgeshire County Council website provides more information about the current business plan.
Stock Management Policy Statement
Stock management is the buying and delivering of all library material to the community. The policy aims to provide a clear and consistent approach in all libraries.
When we are selecting stock, we aim to create libraries that are current and interesting. We want to celebrate books and the written word in a variety of media and formats.
Our customers are the heart of all we do, and stock must be appropriate to the community the library serves.
There are different types of stock purchased for Cambridgeshire Libraries:
- Fiction books (paperback and hardback)
- Non-fiction books (paperback and hardback)
- Large Print & Audiobooks on CD
- Reference material & Newspapers
- Digital Resources
Books and information are available for free. Audio stock has a hire charge applied to help pay for it. We track where in the county it is most used, to determine where to send more stock.