Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods

by Stanley J. Slote

Book Overview

Slote shows you how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding.

Based on the author's ongoing research, field observations, and interviews with library professionals, this edition thoroughly updates the previous one and simplifies the process of weeding. Slote shows librarians how to identify...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563085119
• ISBN13: 9781563085116
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Throw out those books that nobody uses!

Most books with titles like this are vaporware - promising a lot but delivering nothing. This one is real and should be read by everyone responsible for managing a library. I've read/skimmed it once and have begun a project to determine how often books on the Reference shelf are used. Spend the $55!