Let It Go: Weeding Your Library's Collection

Weeding the library’s collection is a vital piece of collection development because it provides a more accessible and attractive collection to patrons. Gain techniques for collection assessment, evaluation criteria, weeding policies, and best practices for weeding the collection. Provide effective communication about the process to staff and patrons.

Scheduled Dates

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Learning objectives for this session may include:
  • Identify commonly used weeding practices and methods
  • Develop and execute a weeding plan
  • Incorporate the weeding plan and practices into the library's collection development policy 
Homework: This session includes 1 optional homework assignment
Session Duration
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
Topic Area
Collection Development
Management & Leadership
Contact Hours
4