"Weeding" is one of the ways to make long-term improvements to library collections. This edition, based on the author's ongoing research, field observations and interviews, has been updated and the process simplified. It shows how to identify core collections and discusses a variety of methods. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GLH; GLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558. . 1997. 4th Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods: Library Weeding Methods, 4th Edition
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (UK)
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1563085119
ISBN 13: 9781563085116
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: New

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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 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. His approach is based on the new understanding of the relationship between in-library use and circulation use. A section dealing with reference (noncirculating) collections has been added, and the chapter on computer-assisted weeding has been completely rewritten to help librarians streamline the weeding process. All forms have been redesigned.

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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

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