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A librarian presents on how to "weed" books; remove books that are no longer useful due to outdated information, condition, or lack of interest from users.
A librarian presents on how to "weed" books; remove books that are no longer useful due to outdated information, condition, or lack of interest from users.
3.
How do you fit into weeding?
Self-evaluation and analysis
Developing a weeding procedure & system
Figuring out where you fit it in your organization
Maintaining a positive attitude
5.
How do your co-workers fit into weeding?
Support team
Seniority in the department
Technical services department
Administration: your director and library board
7.
How do your patrons fit into weeding?
Finding materials with ease
Community needs in the library
Community needs out of the library
Education, honesty & transparency