Issues on Collection Development/Weeding:
- Staffing issues
- Ordering systems change
- Fear on not picking the RIGHT items
- Unfamiliar ordering for the subject area outside of your specialty
Collection Development
- Academic library tends to pick area of expertise
- Looking at titles that are pushed by vendors “silver tips” or Highlighted reviews
- Librarians pick areas that interest them personally
- Reaching out to vendors who will help train and introduce you to the ordering system
Weeding
- Look at the condition
- Run Reports
- Look at the stamp date
- Start with the dusty books
- Items that need more thought on carts in the office
- Have a system of checks and balances between staff
What do you do with CD collections or materials that are out of date and not used and you possibly need shelving space?
- Give it some time - slow progress that eventually the material will fade out not replenishing the material
Where do books go after weeding?
- Recycle Books
- Donate to bookstore and resale (Our Friends)
- McNaughtons go back to vendor
- Free Books
Which ordering vendor is better? Do you have a preference?
- Only use Brodart ordering
- Baker and Taylor
- Ingram
- Baker and Taylor slips provide a review easy to read with dewey number
- Choice cards