Library Stock

The Bibliographical Services section is based in the Thorndale Centre, Thornaby and provides essential, library specific support services to Stockton Borough Libraries. Read more about our services below our contact details.

Bibliographical Services Contacts:

For further information about the purchase of materials and general Bibliographical Services enquiries contact:
Craig Peddie Stock Performance Officer
Tel: (01642) 526995
Email: craig.peddie@stockton.gov.uk

For further information about the Inter Library Loans service contact:
Pam Sugden, Bibliographical Services Librarian.
Tel: (01642) 526104.
Email:pam.sugden@stockton.gov.uk

Bibliographical Services role:

Purchase all new materials e.g. books, CDs, DVDs, language courses and open learning packs for libraries.
Borrow around 700 books from other authorities across the country and from the British Library each year to satisfy requests for books that we don't have in stock, often things which are out of print.
Lend around 750 books to other authorities each year to enable them to satisfy requests they receive for things they don't have in stock
Catalogue books and other materials so that staff and library users know what is in stock and at which library it is held.
Manage the contracts for the supply of books and other materials for Stockton Borough Libraries

Bibliographical Services Mission Statement

Bibliographical Services Aims to:

Achieve best value in the supply of books and materials on behalf of all sections of Stockton Borough Libraries
Operate an efficient and effective Inter Library Loans service
Catalogue all materials in accordance with AACR2
Monitor the contracts for supply of books and other materials
Acquire materials on behalf of fund holders across Stockton Borough Libraries.
Be responsible for the management of stock across all areas of service, developing policies, strategies etc. where required.