Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods

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Item: Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods
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by Stanley J. Slote

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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"

Related Subjects

Collection Development Education & Reference Humanities Language Arts Library & Information Science Library Management Politics & Social Sciences Reference Schools & Teaching Social Sciences

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Throw out those books that nobody uses!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago

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!

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