12. Disposal
Libraries Tasmania may dispose of withdrawn library items and unwanted donations by any combination of the following methods:
- Resale via book sales or direct to booksellers (for items that have been identified as having a significant resale value).
- Transfer to non-profit organisations for re-use by the community.
- Transfer to charities for resale in their retail outlets.
- Use in community outreach.
- Offer to other libraries or institutions (such as state libraries or other institutions such as universities who have relevant collections).
Where items have been identified as having no alternative use, environmentally sustainable practices such as recycling will be used for disposal. Library Managers will make local decisions of how best to dispose of withdrawn stock for pulping.
Library Managers and their delegates will document disposal decisions and arrangements for each site in their catchment.