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Purpose

Army libraries acquire and manage materials in a variety of formats, including physical and digital information resources. This regulation prescribes Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities for property accountability for library materials. It identifies accountable library materials and covers tangible and intangible materials acquired from any source, whether purchased, transferred, or donated. Included are policies on library property accounts, accountable officers, accepting donations, inventory control, restitution for lost or damaged property, and handling the disposition of library materials.