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Weeding
Why is it so difficult and what can we do about it
Books are for useEvery reader his bookEvery book its readerSave the time of the readerA library is a growing organism
Ranganathanrsquos 5 Laws
1 Increase library appeal
2 Save patronsrsquo and staffsrsquo time
4 Encourage browsing
5 Eliminate items no longer of interest to patrons
6 Save space
7 Increase use of other materials
8 Reduce duplicate copies
9 Eliminate items no longer fitting libraryrsquos mission
10 Save time inventorying
3 Protect readers from inaccurate information
10 Reasons to Weed
Rule of Thumb
3
(required for NE public library accreditation)
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
Average Weeded Last YearAverage Withdrawn
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
500
522
790
610
781
871
Libraries ServingPopulation
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Books are for useEvery reader his bookEvery book its readerSave the time of the readerA library is a growing organism
Ranganathanrsquos 5 Laws
1 Increase library appeal
2 Save patronsrsquo and staffsrsquo time
4 Encourage browsing
5 Eliminate items no longer of interest to patrons
6 Save space
7 Increase use of other materials
8 Reduce duplicate copies
9 Eliminate items no longer fitting libraryrsquos mission
10 Save time inventorying
3 Protect readers from inaccurate information
10 Reasons to Weed
Rule of Thumb
3
(required for NE public library accreditation)
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
Average Weeded Last YearAverage Withdrawn
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
500
522
790
610
781
871
Libraries ServingPopulation
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
1 Increase library appeal
2 Save patronsrsquo and staffsrsquo time
4 Encourage browsing
5 Eliminate items no longer of interest to patrons
6 Save space
7 Increase use of other materials
8 Reduce duplicate copies
9 Eliminate items no longer fitting libraryrsquos mission
10 Save time inventorying
3 Protect readers from inaccurate information
10 Reasons to Weed
Rule of Thumb
3
(required for NE public library accreditation)
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
Average Weeded Last YearAverage Withdrawn
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
500
522
790
610
781
871
Libraries ServingPopulation
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Rule of Thumb
3
(required for NE public library accreditation)
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
Average Weeded Last YearAverage Withdrawn
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
500
522
790
610
781
871
Libraries ServingPopulation
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
Average Weeded Last YearAverage Withdrawn
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
500
522
790
610
781
871
Libraries ServingPopulation
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Source 2009 NE Public library statistics
3 of the Average CollectionAverage Books in Collection
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
7472
11568
15284
27225
36093
85525
Population Served
22416
34704
45852
81675
10828
25658
3
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
What are the reasons that weeding doesnrsquot get done
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoTherersquos no such thing as a bad book
1
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
(The wrong) something is not better than nothing
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Librarians have a responsibility for discarding unsound books of yesteryear In the eyes of the public the fact that they are on the shelves confers upon them an endorsementldquo
--Clarke G E Propaganda Library World 4262-63 October 1939
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoSomeone might need themrdquo
2
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
8020 Rule (Pareto Principle)
20 of your books are responsible for 80 of your circulation
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
When Loriene Roy weeded 10 of three Illinois public libraries in 1985 only one percent of the weeded books were requested over the following eight months
- Source ldquoWeeding without tearsrdquo by Loriene Roy Collection Management Vol 12 1 and 2 1990 pp 83-93 p 91
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
-Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 64
The best predictor of future circulation
Past circulation
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoWe havenrsquot gotten all the good out of it yetrdquo
3
ldquoItrsquos not worn outrdquoOR
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Collection Development
Select
Process and Catalog Circulate
Weed and discard
Cycle
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Display
ldquoGood Books You Might Have Missedrdquo
Photo Newton Free Library Available at httpwwwflickrcomphotosnewtonfreelibrary4727837472
start with 12 books--not too many
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoI donrsquot want to admit I made a poor selectionrdquo
4
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance but with somebody else
--Mae West
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoIt might be valuablerdquo
5
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
httpwwwabebookscombooksRareBooks
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoWhat will people sayrdquo
6
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Like most kinds of equipment most books eventually lose their effectiveness
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoWe wonrsquot have anything leftrdquo
7
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Source 2009 NE Public Library Statistics
Books Purchased for Every Book Withdrawn
AdditionsWithdrawals
100-499
500-999
1000-1999
2000-4999
5000-9999
10000-49999
216
339
5098
497
126
110
Libraries ServingPopulation
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
1920helliphelliphelliphelliphellip61871957helliphelliphellip131421977helliphelliphellip354692007helliphelliphellip185969
American Book Production(New Books and New Editions)
--Bowker Annual 1959 1978 2009
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
The library looks fine therersquos plenty of room
8
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Ask someone who is not familiar with your library
or Take pictures
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Shelves just inside the door circulate
24 more books than shelves 15 feet
inside the door
(98) (74)Shaw 1938
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Books Circulated from One Section of Shelves
18
29
18
28
16
13
5
Top
Bottom
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Source ldquoThe Influence of sloping shelves on book circulationrdquo by Ralph R Shaw The Library Quarterly Vol 8 No 4 October 1938 pp 480-490
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
In 1973 when Stanley Sloteweeded 20 of fiction six months later circulation increased 1062 20 months later the increase was 1212
- Source Weeding Library Collections by Stanley J Slote 1989 p 65
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
9
There isnrsquot time
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Make everyone (staff and volunteers) part of the Weeding Team
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
bull Weed as you gomdashwhen an item is in handbull Set small daily or weekly goalsbull Have a contestbull Form a support group ndash ldquoReluctant
Weedersrdquobull Make a chart of the stacks and color in
where yoursquove weededbull Have your weeding kit ready to go
Tips
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
ldquoI donrsquot know where to startrdquo
10
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
CREW
(Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding)
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Download at
httpwwwtslstatetxusldpubscrew
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
CREW Summary Chart
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
What to Weedor
Using CREW
Copyright DateIs it more than X year(s) ago
Maximum permissible time without use
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Musty
Ugly
Superseded
Trivial
Irrelevant to your collection
Elsewhere (ILL)
CREW Criteria
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
To Weed or Not To Weed Checklist of Weeding Factors
Intellectual ContentbullAuthorbullPublisherbullDatebullReading levelbullCurrent interest
Aesthetic ContentbullIllustrationsbullFormatbullVisual Appeal
Physical Condition
SuitabilitybullContributes to MissionbullIn school curricula
CircumstancesbullCirculation StatsbullAny more copiesbullExpense to replacebullSimilar resources
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Your Library Selection Policy
Includes bullDe-selection criteriabullWeeding schedulebullDisposal methods
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Each item through its quality reliability current usefulness andappearance must earn its place on the shelf and contribute to the reliability reputation and attractiveness of the Library
httpwwwinfopeopleorgtrainingpast2007weedingWMRLS_sample_weed_policypdf
Sample Policy Language
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Quick amp Dirty
ndash Duplicate copies no longer needed
ndash Items in obviously poor condition
ndash Drab items that get lost on shelves
ndash Older single title authors
ndash Obscure or ephemeral titles
ndash Knockoffs of popular authors (Series of Unfortunate Events Harry Potter)
ndash Lesser works of authors who have died
ndash Minor authorpoet collections
ndash Series books when titles are missing
ndash Simplifiedabridged classics Jeanette Larson Small Library Mgt Training Program Collection Development Course
Consider weeding
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Steps to Weeding1 Gather usage statistics2 Maintain a weeding kit3 Study the area you will be weeding4 Weed5 Double check in indexes amp bibliographies 6 Dispose of weeded materialsmdashdiscard
recycle sell donate7 Order replacements or put on a wish list to
reorder when funds are available8 Merchandise low circulating high-quality
items
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
httpwwwswiffercomen_UShomedo
Swiffer Duster Coupon
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Think boutique (high-quality current selection)
Be aware of ephemeral interests
Board books should be replaced more often since they get the most abuse
Replace worn copies of perennial faves(multiples)
Advice for Specific Sections Picture Books
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Advice for Specific Sections YA Fiction
Be ruthless in this section
Currency is key
Paperbacks
gt5 years remove if not circulating well
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Advice for Specific Sections CampYA Non-Fiction
Anything is not better than nothing
Be aware of online resources
Better to lack books that have bad information
Use CREW Guidelines by Dewey Class as in adult sections
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Other CampYA Issuesbull Abridged classics (often poor quality)
bull Series books (often poor quality replace if titles donrsquot stand alone and collect for various reading levels)
bull Older titles ndash beware of dated look torn pages shabby bindings
bull Worn classics should be replaced (Donrsquot be sentimental)
bull Geography titles older than 5 years ndash toss
bull Science medicine inventions ndash rapid changes so update every 5 years
bull Textbooks ndash gauge by demand in community and homeschool population
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Advice for Specific Sections Reference
Older editions may be weeded when superseded
Materials should be periodically evaluated (not as often as circulating collection and not as continuous)
Different replacement schedules (new editions may not be as frequent)
Keep websites and databases in mind
Consider integrating reference materials into the circulating collection especially if usage is poor
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Advice for Specific Sections Periodicals
Current use ndash use declines drastically 5 years after publication date
Interest in circulating older issues ndash do you allow back issues to circulate
Full-text availability
Space
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Advice for Specific Sections Media
Subjective Criteria
Worn out
Out-of-date
Rarely used
Supplied elsewhere
Trivial or faddish
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Keepers
Volumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superseded by) later editionsie Bartlettrsquos Familiar Quotations
Local history
Works by local authors
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Classics Debate
Itrsquos our duty as librarians to expose people to ldquogreatrdquo literature
Unless a movie comes out based on a classic are people still reading them
ReadRead
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Keys to Weeding Success
Make weeding part of policy
Build weeding into the regular work
schedule
Inventory as you weed
Follow up on questionsproblems
Consider the collection as a whole
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
How Often Between Systematic Reviews
Dewey Years000 3100 4200 5300 3400 5500 2600 2700 3800 5900 4
Biography 2
Fiction 2
Large Print 2
Paperbacks 1
Childrenrsquos 2
Young Adult 3
Scores 5
Media 2
Software 2
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Weeding library collections library weeding methods 4th ed by Stanley J Slote Englewood Colo Libraries Unlimited 1997 ISBN 1563085119 9781563085116
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Less is more a practical guide to weeding school library collections by Donna J Baumbach and Linda L Miller Chicago American Library Association 2006 ISBN 0838909191 9780838909195
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Collection development and resources access plan for the Skokie Public Library 3rd ed
by Teri Room and Barbara A Kozlowski Skokie IL Skokie Public Library 2008 ISBN 0838985068 9780838985069
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
httpwwwalaorgalaprofessionalresourceslibfactsheetsalalibraryfactsheet15cfm
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Reward Yourself amp Your Team
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
Laura JohnsonContinuing Education CoordinatorNebraska Library Commissionlaurajohnsonnebraskagov4024712694 or 8003072665
