Freedom of Information Publication Scheme: Framework
This page brings together publications relating to the framework of the Library, its organisation, policies and standards.
2. Information about collections
Brief description of major collections
A list of British Library collections.
Catalogues
A brief description of British Library catalogues, plus other catalogues that include British Library items.
Collection development policy
Collection Development policy statements are living documents which will develop as cooperative agreements are formed with other institutions.
Digitisation policy
Sets out the Library's policy on digitising its collections.
Collection care
Information about the following aspects of Collection Care: preservation, conservation, collection storage and collection security.
Policy statement on managing requests for information
Policy statement about how written requests are handled by the British Library.
Resources for research
Links to resources for research within the British Library and selected links to other online resources.
Deaccessioning policy
Deaccessioning policy. Part A British Library Act 1972, Part B Supplementary Policy 2002.
Legal Deposit
Information about Legal Deposit, including arrangements for deposit of electronic publications.
Borrowing items for public exhibition
Information on how to borrow and the conditions applicable.
Adopt a book
Information about the British Library’s Adopt a Book scheme.
Copyright and the Sound Archive collections
Information about the Sound Archive Transcription Service and copyright requirements.
