Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods - Hardcover

Slote, Stanley J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0872876330 ISBN 13: 9780872876330

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 1989

Synopsis

Third edition. Signed by the author. Backed by years of field studies, the Slote Method of weeding library collections has gained adherents throughout the world. This edition now includes a chapter on computer assisted weeding which provides a reliable and rapid way to implement the concepts discussed in this volume. Includes many samples of forms, bibliography and index. Some bumping to corners and head and tail of spine. xxi, i , 283+ 1 pages. paper-covered boards. 8vo..

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"Slote leaves behind a magnificent testimonial to professional practice....No library or librarian hoping to maintain a collection that is responsive to user needs and wants should be without a copy of this edition."-Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory

"A useful guide to controlling collections for both middle and senior management, in public, academic and special libraries. The section on school libraries is particularly helpful."-Library Association Record

"To weed or not to weed. You can find the answer to this question and others in Weeding Library Collections. The aim of this fourth edition is to help librarians make the weeding process simpler, more objective, and more scientific."-School Library Journal

?A useful guide to controlling collections for both middle and senior management, in public, academic and special libraries. The section on school libraries is particularly helpful.?-Library Association Record

?To weed or not to weed. You can find the answer to this question and others in Weeding Library Collections. The aim of this fourth edition is to help librarians make the weeding process simpler, more objective, and more scientific.?-School Library Journal

?Slote leaves behind a magnificent testimonial to professional practice....No library or librarian hoping to maintain a collection that is responsive to user needs and wants should be without a copy of this edition.?-Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872876330
• ISBN 13: 9780872876330
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3