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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="word-spacing:normal;">At the 2018 AGM of W&DCRA, the Librarian presented a
paper about the contents and usage of the Library. It was agreed that a small
working group should consider the paper and set out recommendations for the
future of the Library. The working group met in July and their proposals were
approved by the Association Central Committee in November. The key
recommendations are that the Library stock should be reduced with the aim of
narrowing the scope of the collection, making it of greater value and use to
the Association and its members. The Library will include as complete records
as possible of the Association, its Branches, local ringing and ringers, plus a
very small focused collection of reference materials for use by members
occasionally (eg when undertaking restoration projects). The Library will not
retain or acquire books, periodicals etc pertaining generally to ringing,
ringers, bells, etc outside the W&DCRA area, or materials for teaching and
learning ringing, composing etc.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">It was agreed that surplus contents of the Library will be
sold. A “mini-auction” process will be used, with W&DCRA Members having
priority, then other Guild / Association Libraries, then other collectors. The
stock for sale will be listed on the W&DCRA website here by the end of
2018. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">The Librarian is willing to answer more detailed questions
about the items. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Anyone interested in purchasing items should confirm with
the Librarian (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:Librarian@WDCRA.org.uk">Librarian@WDCRA.org.uk</a>)
<span style="background:yellow;">by noon 31<sup>st</sup>
January 2019</span> with the following information: </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="">Name and contact details</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="">Their affiliation and position (eg W&DCRA
member branch and tower, Librarian of Guild / Association, private
collector, commercial)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="">Item(s) requested</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="">Price(s) offered (postage, packing etc will be
arrange with purchasers and will be charged at cost)</li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">All offers received by the closing date will be considered
by the Librarian. </p><p class="MsoNormal">If more than one offer is received for the same item, then
the Librarian will negotiate with those enquiring. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Proceeds will be paid into the W&DCRA Belfry Repairs
Fund (Registered Charity No. 505098)</p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">The Librarian reserves the right not to sell items for any
reason. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style:italic;">The Librarian, W&DCRA </span></p>
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