To Weed or Not to Weed?
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| Title: | To Weed or Not to Weed? |
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| Authors: | FORD, DEBORAH B. |
| Source: | School Library Journal. Aug2015, Vol. 61 Issue 8, p13-13. 1p. |
| Subjects: | DESELECTION of library materials, COLLECTION development in libraries, COLLECTION management (Libraries), BOOK selection, OBSOLESCENCE of books, periodicals, etc., TEXAS State Library (Austin, Tex.), MANAGEMENT |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on collection development for nonfiction library materials. The author explores the Texas State Library and Archive Commission's "CREW Method" (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) and provides a list of criteria for determining if a book should be kept or thrown out titled "MUSTIE," which includes tossing items that are misleading, trivial, or have been superseded by a new edition. |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on collection development for nonfiction library materials. The author explores the Texas State Library and Archive Commission's "CREW Method" (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) and provides a list of criteria for determining if a book should be kept or thrown out titled "MUSTIE," which includes tossing items that are misleading, trivial, or have been superseded by a new edition. |
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| ISSN: | 03628930 |
