Crash Course In Weeding Library Collections [Paperback]

Weeding is a perennial challenge for librarians. This book will help you rise to the task by offering you basic instructions, including information on new formats and digital collections.

Covers online collection maintenance needs on all material formats (books, serials, recordings, realia) that require ongoing weeding

Points to free online resources and places them in context

Addresses weeding and physical emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, and plumbing failures

Discusses weeding in support of building wayfinding and boosting circulation

Includes worksheets that provide documentation to use as guides in policy, procedure, and communication planning