Our website
| Class | Library information |
| Description | Current information leaflets about services and activities offered in the Council’s libraries, A-Z of services and contact information for branch libraries |
| Availability | Available in all libraries / Web (contact details for libraries) |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Annual Library Plan |
| Description | Statutory service plan for current year, containing performance information and plans for service development |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Derbyshire Local Cultural Strategy |
| Description | Cross-agency strategy for developing cultural activities in Derbyshire – draft edition available |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Equality plan |
| Description | Plan to ensure equal access for all to library services |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Fees and Charges |
| Description | Details of charges made for services in DCC’s libraries |
| Availability | Web / Available in all libraries / Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Training Plan |
| Description | Training plan for library members of staff |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
Archives
| Class | Plans and policies |
| Description | Derbyshire Record Office Annual Service Plan and policies on Acquisitions, Preservation, Access to Documents, Customer Care, Outreach, Research, Information Technology, Accessions and Disposals, Learning and Education, Joint Agreement for archive services between Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post. Tel: 01629 580000 ext. 35202 |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Service Statements |
| Description | Derbyshire Record Office Code of Conduct for Users; Facilities for Owners of Documents and Terms of Deposit |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post. Tel: 01629 580000 ext. 35202 |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | |
| Description | Derbyshire Record Office Information for Users and general information leaflets, publications list, monthly newsletter, events programme, annual list of accessions, conservation materials leaflet |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post. Tel: 01629 580000 ext. 35202 |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Catalogues and indexes |
| Description | Derbyshire Record Office Archive Catalogues and Indexes |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post. Tel: 01629 580000 ext. 35202 |
| Cost | Charge for copies of catalogues and of archives |
| Class | On-line archive catalogues and indexes |
| Description | |
| Availability | Web |
| Cost | Charge for copies of archives |
| Class | |
| Description | ‘Archives First’: beginners’ guides to archives booklets and other source lists |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post. Tel: 01629 580000 ext. 3520 |
| Cost | Small charge |
Libraries
| Class | District Plans |
| Description | District plans for the eight districts in Derbyshire |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Library Catalogue |
| Description | Details of the stock available in the Derbyshire library system |
| Availability | Web / Available in all libraries |
| Cost | Free |
| Class | Policies |
| Description | Policies and regulations related to the library service – social inclusion strategy, and stock policy |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
Museums
| Class | Plans and policies |
| Description | Five Year Museum plan, policies on acquisitions and disposal, documentation, education and temporary exhibitions |
| Availability | Hardcopy by post |
| Cost | Free |
Historical Archives
Derbyshire Record Office holds a wide range of historical archives dating from the 12th to the 21st centuries. Some archives are owned by or relate to the County Council and its predecessors and are included within this Scheme. Many other archives are on deposit from a variety of organisations and individuals and may also be available under current arrangements for access. The Derbyshire Record Office Search Room is open to the public. Records can be consulted free of charge in the Search Room.
Derbyshire Record Office is in New St., Matlock. The address for correspondence is: County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. To contact the Record Office, please telephone 01629 580000 ext 35202 or fax 01629 57611 or email record.office@derbyshire.gov.uk.