Asset Disposal and Bibliographic Collection Management in University Libraries

Objective: This study aims to analyze the compliance of the Collection Development Policy of the Federal University of Rondônia Library System with the asset management regulations of the Brazilian federal public administration, proposing recommendations for its improvement when necessary. Theoretical Framework: The research is based on the technical-library literature on collection management (Vergueiro, 1993; Weitzel, 2002; Rossi & Marques, 2023) and on legal frameworks that govern the disposal of public assets, such as Decree No. 9.373/2018 and the Public Sector Accounting Manual (MCASP). Method: This is a qualitative, descriptive, and documentary research, grounded in content analysis of institutional and federal regulatory documents. The corpus includes UNIR’s policy, current legislation, and specialized literature on collection, asset, and public accounting management. Results and Discussion: The institutional policy incorporates appropriate technical criteria for collection evaluation and discarding. However, it lacks the formal procedures required for patrimonial disposal, such as asset unserviceability classification, the establishment of specific committees, and the production of mandatory documentation. Research Implications: The findings may support the reformulation of normative instruments in public university libraries, contributing to compliance with legal requirements, asset governance, and institutional evaluation processes conducted by the Ministry of Education. Originality/Value: This study proposes guidelines that integrate technical-library and administrative aspects, emphasizing the importance of legal compliance in collection management as a strategic resource for public administration and higher education institutions.