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Weeding with the CREW MethodBelinda [email protected]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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Weeding (culling, deselection)The process of removing books and other materials that are:
In dilapidated physical condition
Contain outdated or inaccurate information
Do not fit into the scope of the librarys collection
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The CREW MethodContinuous
Review
Evaluation
Weeding
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Reasons for WeedingTo save SPACE
To save TIME
To make the collection MORE APPEALING
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Reasons for WeedingTo enhance the librarys reputation for realiability and up-to-datedness
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Reasons for WeedingTo provide a continuous check on the NEED FOR REPAIRS
To provide feedback on the collections STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES
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Obstacles to WeedingProcrastination
Staff resistance
Negative reactions of users and administration
Reluctance to admit selection mistakes
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Obstacles to WeedingTime consuming
Cost
Sacred quality of books
FEAR
Anything is better than nothing
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Before WeedingEvaluate the collection
Become familiar with the librarys materials selection policy
Become familiar with goals for the collection
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Other ConsiderationsLibrarys role in the communityNeeds and demands of users
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Other ConsiderationsHow a particular item relates to others on the same subject
Available Funds
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Other ConsiderationsCooperative agreements with other libraries
Library considered an archive or local history center?
Relying on ILL for discards
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What to WeedBooks and materials of poor content
Books and materials of poor appearance
Unused materials
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What to WeedTopics no longer within the priorities of the collection
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What to WeedThe MUSTIE Guidelines
M=Misleading
U=Ugly
S=Superseded
T=Trivial
I=Irrelevant E=May be obtained Elsewhere
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Weeding Criteria (all materials)Date/Author
Publisher
Physical Condition
Additional copies
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Weeding Criteria (all materials)Shelf-time
Replacement expense
Relevance to the community
Other resources available
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Weeding Criteria (Juvenile & YA)Format
Reading level
Current interest in subject matter
Jacket art/ illustrations
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Weeding Criteria (Periodicals)Current Use
Available indexing
Available space
Alternate formats(e.g., online databases)
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Do Not WeedLocal history
Works by local authors
Works with local settings
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Do Not WeedVolumes of sets and series with special merit
Older reference works augmented by (not superceded by) later editions
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Weeding ResponsibilityThe library media specialist makes the final judgment on what will be weeded.
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Steps for Weeding (Before)Make weeding a part of policy
Read shelves
Check the librarys holdings (inventory)
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Steps for Weeding (During)Gather usage statistics
Gather weeding tools
Examine the collection item by item
Check standard indexes
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Steps for Weeding (After)Treat books according to their slipsOrder replacementsPromote with displaysIncorporate weeding into routine
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Weeding Childrens MaterialsTypes of Materials
Juvenile FictionYoung Adult FictionPicture Books (easy readers)Nonfiction
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Weeding Childrens MaterialsOther Considerations
Simplified Classics (abridgements)Series BooksOlder TitlesTravel and GeographyScience, Medicine and InventionsText Books
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Weeding Childrens MaterialsLimited budgets make it impossible to develop extensive childrens collections
Concentrate on best books lists featured in library literature
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Weeding Reference MaterialsConsiderations
Older editions may be weeded when superceded
Materials should be periodically evaluated
Different replacement schedules
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Weeding Reference MaterialsTypes of Materials
AlmanacsDictionariesDirectoriesAtlasesHandbooksIndexes
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Weeding Nonbook MaterialsTypes of MaterialsArt PrintsFilmstripsVideocassettesAudiocassettesBook/Tape SetsCD-ROMsComputer Disks
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What to do with Weeded MaterialsRebind
Mend
Replace
Promote
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What to do with Weeded MaterialsDisposal Methods
SellDonateTradeRecycleDestroy
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Other Weeding IssuesTime Frames/Frequency
Sharing the Process
SUNLINK Weed-of-the-Month Club (www.sunlink.ucf.edu/weed)
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Other Weeding IssuesTraining and Education
Arizona State Library -CD Module(www.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.htm)
Idahos Alternative Basic Education (ABLE) Program(www.lili.org/isl/cepage/ABLE.htm)
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Start weeding today!Its NEVER too late!