4.5 Withdrawn Materials

To outline the method in which the Thunder Bay Public Library disposes of withdrawn materials.

To be applied by staff members withdrawing materials from the Library's collections.

In order to ensure the collection meets the needs of the community it is the policy of the Board that materials be withdrawn from the collection from time to time as they meet criteria established by the CEO or designate.

Withdrawn materials may be offered for sale to the general public by the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library, allocated to community projects such as Flybrary or other community led initiatives. Items may also be offered free of charge to school boards, clubs, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. Ultimately, withdrawn items may be disposed of at the discretion of the CEO or designate.

Unusable items will be disposed of appropriately.