The bfi National Library collects books, pamphlets, periodicals and other printed materials, as well as published resources in microform and electronic media. The collection aims to be international in scope, but with a particular responsibility to the moving image in the United Kingdom.
Selection gives due consideration to the quality of writing, language and level of treatment.
As the collections underpin the full range of activities of the Library, as well as work throughout the Institute, an item's value in fulfilling functions such as enquiry work, providing filmographic detail etc. will be considered in the selection process. All bfi publications should be collected, regardless of subject matter. Only one copy of any item is held, in most cases. Children's books and magazines. TV tie-ins, except where substantial episode or personality information is included, or where visual content offers unique or distinctive information about programming.