1.5 CEUs | Cost $175 Jan 2-29, 2014
All libraries need some regular weeding, but many of us don't know where
to start. An important but often overlooked part of collection
development, deaccessioning materials is a vital way to keep your
library's collection useful for your institution. This four week course
will provide, through readings and exercises, guidance on how to focus a
library's collection and identify where to prune and what to keep. We
will explore how to keep faculty (moderately) happy during the weeding
process, and what to do with the downsized materials once the decision
to deaccession has been made. Students will develop principles on
maintaining a manageable library collection during the course which will
guide their institution well into the future, while also learning about
the mechanics involved in a weeding project.
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/042-weeding.php
