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Misleading and/or inaccurate Ugly worn beyond mending or binding Superseded by newer or better work Trivial, of no literary or scientific merit Irrelevant to needs and interests of your community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