Deselection AKA Weeding

DeselectionAKAWeedingAn Introduction

Introduction

Instructions1. Audio is set to automatic. If this feature fails, audio can also be activated on each individual slide by clinking on book icon.2. To open hyperlinks left click on blue underlined text.

2

1. Introduction2. Collection Development Policy3. Why weed?4. Why is weeding is avoided?5. Weeding Criteria/Considerations 6. Other Considerations7. Subject Guidelines for Dewey Decimal System

Agenda8. Repurposing Deselected Items9. Assignment Part 110. Assignment Part 211. Discussion12. Possible Web 2.0 Applications13. Further Reading List

3

Collection development policyCollection Development PolicyAlign with institution goals and mission/library mission/curriculum Blueprint or plan for acquiring, organizing, and managing library materialsDeselection policy is part of the Collection Development PolicyOutlines - Criteria, Policy Procedures, and ExceptionsWeeding ActivitiesOrganized processOften and ongoingInvolve other staff membersSample plan

4

WHY Weed?Helps patrons access collections for more efficient useMakes available material more relevant, valuable and easy to findTo identify gaps in the collection and make new purchasesMake space for new arrivals/make room for new formatsWorks towards discouraging dust mites and other pests harmful to the collectionFor purposes of statisticsRatio of what is checked out to what is available

5

Why weeding is avoided?Its wrong to throw library materials awayDo not want to waste tax payers moneyThere is not enough timeWeeding involves judgmentSomething valuable might be discarded Weeding harms the collection (misconception)Item might be needed one day (misconception)Someone might interlibrary loan it

ConditionLow useMisleading or inaccurate informationSupersededDuplication

CriteriaIncomplete multi-volume setsDonationsSubject considerationsObsolete formats

7

Other considerationsUsage statisticsCommunityCollection evaluation findingsBibliographies

Subject GUIDELINESDewey Decimal/Library of congressDD LC Subject000s Ts Computer - 2-3 years100s Bs Philosophy and Psychology - 10 years200s Bs Religion - 2-10 years 300s Hs Social sciences - 5-8 years 400s Ps Language - 10 years

Disclaimer: These are only general guidelines and each institution has different needs. For instance, librarys who are research libraries keep some materials that smaller libraries have to deselect.

9

Subject GUIDELINESDewey Decimal/Library of congressDD LC Subject500s Qs Science 5 years600s Ts Technology- 5 years700s Ns Arts - 5-15 years 800s Ps Literature - flexible 900s Cs-Gs History, geography & biography - 15 years

Exceptions:

000s -Works on computers are seldom useful after three years. Works on hardware and software have an even shorter life span (1-2 years), but may be kept on hand longer if there is strong community demand.

100s- Self-help titles may be weeded as their popularity declines.

500s -Replace older materials on algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus with revised editions. Discard books that focus onoutdated teaching methods and techniques, such as books that feature new math or that focus on slide rules as the primarymethod for making calculations. Also, weed science titles when major changes have occurred.

600s- Weed ruthlessly when it comes to current medical practices. Patrons rely on up-to-date information and outdated information can be dangerous. Keep only the current year plus the previous year (one reference, one circulating) of Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) and other prescription and over-the-counter drug directories, replacing when new editions become available. Do not keep drug guides that are more than three years old regardless.

In addition, keep anything that is relatively good condition that is seen as a classic or seminal work in the field. This is especially true in theory and literature. Of course, this may change depending upon library.

10

Do not weedLocal historyWorks by local authorsWorks with local settingsUnique items/one-of-a-kind items

11

Physical Processing of Deselected materialsBibliographic RecordIntegrated Library System (ILS)OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)Shared catalog through membership in a consortiumInstitution policies differ, but may include:Remove identifying marksDesensitizing or removing security featuresRemove call numbers/collection labelsGovernment DocsSpecific guidelines for deselectionMay require materials be destroyed

REPURPOSING deselected itemsFriends of Library sale EbayAmazonOut of print book marketDonate to charity or prison librarySell on consignment to book vendorsParticipate in duplicate exchange programDonate to foreign librariesRecycle paper

13

ASSIGNMENT: Part 11. Visit a public, academic, school or special library in your area and browse their collection identifying six examples of titles that you could make a case for weeding from their collection using the following criteria: ConditionMisleading or inaccurate information SupersededDuplicationIncomplete multi-volume setsSubject considerationsFormat obsolescence2. Using the camera on your cell phone or a digital camera, photograph the item providing visual evidence that you will use to make an argument on why this item should be weeded from their collection.

14

ASSIGNMENT: Part 2Explore a free web 2.0 tool and make a visual presentation of your deselection choices. Be sure to include the following information:Title- include first name, last initial and assignment Introduction- include library type/library location/personal interest in site Content-photographic evidence/criteria for deselectionSupport you rationale from your textbook or Further Reading listCitations-use APA citation style Post the link to presentation on BlackBoard thread titled Chapter Seven: Deselection Presentations. DUE: 4/27/15.

DiscussionView classmates presentations and comment on at least three other presentations that interest you. Do not be afraid to ask questions. The purpose of commenting on each others work is to initiate a conversation that leads to reflection.

Possible WEB 2.0 ApplicationsPrezi @ http://prezi.com/OpenZine @ http://openzine.comGlogster @ http://edu.glogster.com/?ref=comPinterest @ https://www.pinterest.com/WordPress @ https://wordpress.com/StoryJumper @ http://www.storyjumper.com/

17

Further ReadingALA. (2013) Weeding Library Collections: A Selected Annotated Bibliography for Library Collection Evaluation. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=libraryfactsheet&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=75744Larson, J. (2008). CREW: A weeding manual for modern libraries. Retrieved from www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/pubs/crew/index.htmlReitz, S. (2014). Dictionary of library and information science. Retrieved from http://www.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_A.aspx

References usedDisher, W. (2007). Crash course in collection development. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited. Evans, E. and Sopanaro, M. (2005). Developing library and information collection and services. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited. Larson, J. (2008). CREW: A weeding manual for modern libraries. Retrieved from www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/pubs/crew/index.html

19