Meridian Monitor February 2014

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M ERIDIAN L IBRARY S YSTEM F EBRUARY /M ARCH 2014

M ERIDIAN M ONITOR

Your System Board

Jill ArnoldKristi HagstromShawna Lindner

Ann MatzkeDebra MoningerMegan SvobodaKathy ThomsenJulia VanMeter

Janet Wilke

Meridian Library SystemSuite 7

816 East 25th StreetKearney NE 68847

Phone: 800-657-2192Phone: 308-234-2087

Fax: 308-234-4040Email:

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http://libraries.ne.gov/mls/

What Not to WeedBy Denise Harders, RVLS

I spend a lot of time talking about what should be weeded from li-brary collections. I thought an article about what should be keptmight be a refreshing change. These weeding tips came from a se-ries of articles by Rebecca Vnuk, published by Booklist. To see thecomplete articles, go to http://booklistonline.com and search forWeeding Tips.

000 Generalities

General encyclopedias less than 5 years old may be retained. Keeptitles such as the Guinness Book of World Records and Farmers Almanac for 2 years (the current edition and one previous edition).100 Philosophy & PsychologyKeep a selection of titles that cover Western and Asian philoso-phies. Age is not critical as most philosophy books will not becomeoutdated.200 Religion & MythologyIf you have something current on each of the major international reli-gionsBuddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Tao-ismyoure set. Students often need information on mythology, so

keep several titles on hand.300 Social SciencesIn the 320s, only retain items relevant to current political topics.Classic titles in the field of economics can be kept. When looking atthe 390s, remember that fairy tales and folklore do not go out ofdate. Be sure to check the stories for ethnic or racial concerns. Ifyes, replace classic collections with new and attractive editions.400 Language Weeding in the 400s can almost exclusively depend on condition.You must have an English dictionary and a book on grammar. It isalso a good idea to keep dictionaries of languages spoken or stud-ied in your community.500 Natural Sciences & MathematicsThis is an area where new discoveries can make an outdated col-lection useless. In the Mathematics section (510s), keep a collectionof the basicsalgebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Youshould also retain basic historical scientific works such as DarwinsOn the Origin of Species. Otherwise, pull everything older than 5years to be examined.600 Technology (Applied sciences)


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Ive always wondered how everything (includingthe kitchen sink) ended up in the 600s. Thatmakes this section, hands down, the most difficultto weed. Medical books should be weeded ruth-lessly; even if that means that you have nothing inthe 610s. Keep classic cookbooks such as TheBetty Crocker Cookbook or any from the Ameri-cas Test Kitchen series. Parenting books are alsoin the 600s. Keep The Womanly Art of Breastfeed-ing and Dr. Spocks Baby and Child Care.700 The ArtsKeep general histories on art, music, and architec-ture, as well as basic technique books on drawing,painting, and sculpture.800 LiteratureEven in this most sacred of sections, weed basedon your standard criteria for the rest of the collec-tion, including usage and condition. Know your pa-trons needs (what the school is teaching) and dokeep one edition of the Complete Works of WilliamShakespeare.900 Geography & HistoryBiographies of important figures in American His-tory can be kept up to 10-15 years.FictionFind a list you like (Great Books, the Modern Li-brary 100 Best list, Fiction Catalog) and use it as aguide for retaining items that might not be circulat-ing but should be kept. If there is a series that peo-ple are still reading, retain the complete set, if youhave space.

(reprinted with permission)

See flyer later in this issue for the Meridian LibrarySystem Week of Weeding 2014!

Cowgirl Peg Visits Meridian Libraries

Peg Sundberg visited libraries in Valentine, Kil-gore, Ainsworth, Loup City and Kearney on herrecent Nebraska tour. She shared with K-5 grad-ers about the animals in her books (they are allreal) and the lessons about life that they teach,such as being kind to others and not to be a bully.With the older kids, Peg talked about the writingand editing process and the importance of illustra-tions in her books.


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Biography Bibliography from: Keep it Real:The Current State of Picture Book Biographiesand Nonfiction CollectionsWinter Workshop, January 6, 2014Presented by Ann Matzke

Anderson, Laurie Halse, and Matt Faulkner.

Thank you, Sarah: the woman who savedThanksgiving. Asim, Jabari, and Bryan Collier. Fifty cents anda dream.Barretta, Gene. Now & Ben: the modern inven-tions of Benjamin FranklinBarretta, Gene. Neo Leo: the ageless ideas ofLeonardo da Vinci.Bober, Natalie, and Rebecca Gibbon. Papa is apoet: a story about Robert Frost.Bryant, Jennifer, and Melissa Sweet. A river of

words: the story of William Carlos Williams.Bryant, Jennifer, and Melissa Sweet. A splashof red: the life and art of Horace Pippin.Castrovilla, Selene, and Drazen Kozjan. Revo-lutionary friends: General George Washingtonand the Marquis de Lafayette.Chen, Jiang Hong, and Claudia Zoe Bedrick.Mao and me: the Little Red Guard.Clinton, Catherine, and Shane Evans. WhenHarriet Met Sojourner.Corey, Shana, and Ed Fotheringham. Mermaid

Queen: the spectacular true story of AnnetteKellerman, who swam her way to fame, fortune,& swimsuit history!Hopkinson, Deborah, and John Hendrix. AbeLincoln crosses a creek: a tall, thin tale(introducing his forgotten frontier friend).Judge, Lita. One thousand tracings: healing thewounds of World War II.Kerley, Barbara, and Brian Selznick. The dino-saurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: an illuminatinghistory of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, artist andlecturer.Kerley, Barbara, and Brian Selznick. Walt Whit-man: words for America.Kerley, Barbara, and Ed. Fotheringham. Whatto do about Alice?: how Alice Roosevelt brokethe rules, charmed the world, and drove her fa-ther Teddy crazy!Kerley, Barbara, and Ed Fotheringham. The ex-traordinary Mark Twain (according to Susy).

Krull, Kathleen, Steve Johnson, and LouFancher. The boy on Fairfield Street: how TedGeisel grew up to become Dr. Seuss.Krull, Kathleen, and Greg Couch. The boy whoinvented TV: the story of Philo Farnsworth.Malaspina, Ann, and Steven James. Heart onFire: Susan B. Anthony Votes for President.Markel, Michelle, and Melissa Sweet. Brave

girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of1909.Nelson, Kadir. Nelson Mandela.Nelson, S. D.. Black Elk's vision: a Lakota sto-ry.Rappaport, Doreen , and C.F. Payne. To DareMighty Things:The Life of Theodore Roosevelt.Rappaport, Doreen, and Bryan Collier. Martin'sbig words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..Rubin, Susan, and Bill Farnsworth. IrenaSendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghet-

to.Rusch, Elizabeth, and Oliver Dominguez. Elec-trical wizard: how Nikola Tesla lit up the world.Spielman, Gloria, and Manon Gauthier. MarcelMarceau: Master of Mime.Stone, Tanya Lee, and Boris Kulikov. Sandy'scircus: a story about Alexander Calder.Sweet, Melissa. Balloons over Broadway: thetrue story of the puppeteer of Macy's ParadeWinter, Jeanette. Henri's scissors.Winter, Jonah, and Barry Blitt. The 39 apart-

ments of Ludwig van Beethoven.Winter, Jonah, and Fancois Roca. Muhammad Ali: Champion of the World.Winter, Jonah, and Calef Brown. Gertrude isGertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude.Winter, Jonah. Just behave, Pablo Picasso!


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Meridian Library SystemHelping Hand Award

The Helping Hand Award is offered annually by the Meridian Library Sys- tem to a deserving Trustee, Friend, volunteer or library supporter. Nomina- tions may focus on, but are not limited to, the following: library promotion,library support, volunteer service. A minimum of three supporting letters for the nominee shall accompany the nomination form. Nominations andsupporting documentation are due to the Meridian Library System Officeby May 15, 2014.

Name of Nominee: ______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________________

Name of person making the nomination: ____________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________________

I am nominating this person because:

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Meridian Library System Leadership Award

The Leadership Award is offered annually by the Meridian LibrarySystem to a deserving library employee. Nominations may focuson, but are not limited to, the following: customer service, innova-tive programs, technological development. A minimum of threesupporting letters for the nominee shall accompany the nomina-tion form. Nominations and supporting documentation are due tothe Meridian Library System Office by May 15, 2014.

Name of Nominee: _______________________________Library: ________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Telephone Number:_______________________________

Name of person making the nomination: ________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________

I am nominating this person because:


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Meridian Monitor February 2014