Research Studies In Library Science

Download or read book Weeding Library Collections written by Stanley J. Slote and published by Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1989 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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. His approach is based on the new understanding of the relationship between in-library use and circulation use. A section dealing with reference (noncirculating) collections has been added, and the chapter on computer-assisted weeding has been completely rewritten to help librarians streamline the weeding process. All forms have been redesigned.