Removal of books from libraries - Freedom of information requests

Title or Description
Removal of books from libraries
FOI Number
2024308
Date Received
12/03/2024
Type of Request
FOI
Request or Question
Please may you provide me with the following regarding public libraries owned and managed by the council: 1. Have any books been removed from any public library in your council due to the nature of the book?
2. If so, please provide the number of books removed, the reason for their removal and the titles of the books.
3. Please provide any correspondence internally and with anyone outside the council (including libraries, councillors, the public etc.) making reference to or discussing the potential/actual removal of books from public libraries.
Response
Public Library services in the Scottish Borders area are provided by Live Borders and therefore we do not hold this information and give notice under Section 17 (1) (b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Information regarding submitting a Freedom of Information to Live Borders is available on their website at Freedom of information - Enjoy Great Days - Live Borders UK