Weeding/DeselectionKaren Vermut, NYLA, November 7, 2014

kvermut@queenslibrary.org

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Weeding is an integral part of collection development

Thoughtful weeding maintains the best possible collection for the community and is a public service

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Save space

Save time

Increase visual appeal

Increase circulation

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

What’s the perfect formula?

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Contents- Copyright date

Format – Condition

Use - Circulation

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Misleading and/or inaccurate Ugly worn beyond mending or binding Superseded by newer or better work Trivial, of no literary or scientific merit Irrelevant to needs and interests of your community

Elsewhere, information may be obtained more easily through ILL or in other sources

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Knowledge of community needs and interests of library usersGood toolsA library policyCommunication with all stakeholders

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014

Selection and deselection go hand in hand

Weeding is a continuous process

Commit to a “shelf a day” Involve all staff in the process

Karen Vermut, Queens Library, 2014