Stock provision

Connecting libraries and adult literacy to inspire new readers

The Vital Link is run by The Reading Agency in partnership with the National Literacy Trust

The Vital Link improvement framework - Stock provision
Download the complete improvement framework here: Vital Link improvement framework
Library offering books and other resources at the right reading level
The chart below sets out the main elements to be considered in relation to stock provision in libraries. We will continue to add further guidance and case studies.

Standard *level*	Stock to meet community needs (e.g. basic skills, ESOL)	Mainstream stock collections for basic skills learners in selected libraries (e.g. First Choice collections)	Attractive, non-stigmatised book displays for emergent readers
*How to* *achieve*	Consult with BS (plus VL guidance on stock selection)	Promotion through BS partnership plus use of VL stock selection criteria	Consult with learners and tutors (plus Vital Link guidance)
Medium *level*	System for feeding back views and needs	Mainstream collections in more libraries and available for loan to tutors and other agencies	Books offered to students in classes
*How to achieve*	Consult (see case studies)	Promotion of collections through BS partnership	Active BS partnership (see case studies)
Advanced *level*	Learners involved in selecting books	Expanding mainstream collection with learner and tutor input	Regular library input into BS provision
*How to achieve*	Active BS partnership (see case studies)	Active BS partnership (see case studies)	Active BS partnership (see case studies)