AR 735-17 — Accounting For Library Materials
AR 735-17 governs property accountability for Army library materials, including tangible and intangible resources acquired by purchase, transfer, or donation.
- Publication number: AR 735-17
- Title: ACCOUNTING FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS
- Date: 06/16/2021
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 735-17 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses library property accounts, accountable officers, donations, inventory control, restitution, and disposition of library materials. It requires library property accounts, accountable officers, and library management systems for inventory control.
Applies to: This regulation applies only to the digital and physical information resources and other materials that comprise Army library collections.
Topics covered
- Accountable library materials
- Intangible library materials
- Library property accounts
- Accountable officers
- Property markings and identification
- Accepting donations
- Lost, damaged, or destroyed property
- Restitution
Questions and answers
What materials are accountable library property?
Accountable library property includes tangible and intangible resources acquired by the Army from any source, whether purchased, transferred, or donated. (paragraph 2-1)
Does AR 735-17 cover library furniture and shelving?
Equipment, furniture, shelving, and other non-collection items found in library spaces are not covered by this regulation. (paragraph 2-1)
What inventory control system must libraries use?
Library management systems will be used for inventory control (see para 2 11). (paragraph 2-1)
Can library materials be indefinitely lent to individuals or offices?
Sub-hand receipts will not be used and materials will not be indefinitely lent to individuals or offices. (paragraph 2-1)
What identification must accountable officers use for physical library items?
Accountable officers for library property will use barcode labels and/or radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to identify physical items added to the collection. (paragraph 5)