FIRST FOUR CITATIONS
Fohl, Claire. (2001). Weeding: An Experience at Columbus State Community College. Community &Junior College Libraries, 10(4), 47-50.
Abstract:Discusses the difficulties inherent in de-selecting (or weeding) a library collection. Examines the issue of making sound judgments regarding what should be weeded and how. Suggests alternatives to discarding books, such as remote storage, selling them back to patrons, and sharing within a consortium.
Annotation:This article gives information on alternative solutions to weeding and making common sense judgement calls in regard to specific volumes.
Search Strategy:I chose Dialog to search multiple databases. I thought I would get a broader range of results using the databases of the American Library Directory, Library Lit. & Info. Science,Eric and Social SciSearch. After reading up on these databases in the bluesheets I thought they would give the best results for the topic.
Databases:American Library Directory, Library Lit. & Info. Science,Eric and Social SciSearch
Method of Searching:Keywords.
Search String:
b 460,1,438,7
s weeding()library
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Entry 2
Majka, David R. (1996). Reference Collection Maintenance: Theory and (Mal)Practice. Reference Services Review, 24(4), 67-75.
Abstract:Reviews the research on maintaining information currency in reference collections. Discusses age versus use; continuity of maintenance; problems with irregularly published works; manual maintenance methods; computer-assisted methods; assignment of responsibility; and collection management/maintenance policies. Suggests how to improve reference collection maintenance procedures
Annotation:This article examines the criteria for weeding in terms of responsibility,policies and electronic methods.Useful to examine the practices of circulation determination and offers solutions.
Search Strategy:Dialog multiple databases. I wanted to take advantage of the specific Library databases. Also, I wanted to include information on the creative processes used to determine the action.
Databases:American Library Directory, Library Lit. & Info. Science,Eric and Social SciSearch.
Method of Searching: Keywords.
Search String:
b 460,1,438,7
s weeding()library
t s1/9/1-20
Entry 3
Kerby, Ramona. (2002). Weeding Your Collection. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 18(6),22-24.
Abstract:Offers guidelines for weeding as part of school library collection development. Highlights include developing a weeding policy; and the CREW (Continuous Review Evaluation and Weeding) method, including reasons for weeding, scheduling, and guidelines for fiction and for nonfiction.
Annotation:Guidelines specifically for schools using CREW includes reasons and the rational behind the action.
Search Strategy: Using Dialog as a multisearch engine,I selected databases based on relevancy of topic.
Databases:American Library Directory, Library Lit. & Info. Science,Eric and Social SciSearch.
Search String:
b 460,1,438,7
s weeding()library
t s1/3/1-20
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Entry 4
Van Wingen,Peter.(1994). Your Old Books. Rare Books and Manuscripts,ALA. Retreived from http://www.rbms.info/yob.shtml
Abstract: This guide from the American Library Association, ACRL, Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, lists resources for the evaluation and appraisal of books, offers questions and answers on what makes a book rare, and suggested organizations that welcome book donations.
Annotation:Useful guide to determine if discarded books are rare and valuable in determining if they should be kept or sold rather than discarded simply because of age.
Search Strategy: This reference tool was found in the bibliography of the CREW manual.
Method of Searching:Citation
Search String:
Google Scholar: http://www.wmrls.org/services/colldev/weeding.html
Weeding The Library.pdf, p87.
