Weeding is a core part of maintaining a healthy library collection. In fact, regular and consistent weeding is essential in any library, no matter how small.
Many people work in libraries because they love books, so taking items off the shelves can be overwhelming, scary, or emotional. For some people, it just feels wrong. But knowing how—and why—to weed makes the process easier. And the results—a clean, browsable, current collection—are worth it!
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:
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Explain what weeding is and why it is important
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Develop a weeding policy
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Develop criteria for weeding
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Weed the library collection
