A weeding manual for modern libraries publis, hed by the texas state library and archives commission pdf available online 2. Crew guidelines by dewey class on the following pages are the crew guidelin es arranged by dewey classifications. In weeding this section of the library, my objective was to ensure that materials were appealing to young. I think the authors definition of crew includes what you think it doesnt include. Weeding will make space for current materials and reduce damage to books caused by overcrowding and space limitations, ensuring that your librarys materials are attractive, useful and accessible to your patrons. A practical guide for small libraries and school media centers. Weeding is the systematic removal of resources from a library based on selected criteria. Sample collection development policies from nh libraries. Pdf using the crew method to enhance public and school.
Crew is generating information on the current strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and saturation points of the collection that the librarian uses for another round of selection and acquisition sa. In addition, upper hudson library system creates individualized reports that. Resources for school librarians includes resources on digital libraries, librarian education, library policy, and school libraries. Spons agency office of education dhew, washington, d. A full explanation of the crew method is found in the print book the crew method. It has been more than a decade since the first revised edition brought technology and online catalogs into the process. Open the agenda to see the full list of items discussed at the meeting. Conducting a largescale weeding project in an academic. Shelf byshelf guide by rebecca vnuk, published by ala in 2015. Deselection, the act of removing materials from the library is a necessary practice in order to preserve the quality of the collection by removing items that are outdated, worn broken or no longer needed. A unified system of weeding, inventory, and collection building for small and mediumsized public libraries by joseph p. I always welcome feedback and additional ideas for a future edition. A selected annotated bibliography for library collection evaluation shelf maintenance. A weeding manual for modern libraries larson, jeanette texas state library and archives commission, austin, tx last revised.
A weeding manual for modern libraries by jeanette larson. Make a plan and gather weeding materials on a book truck 5. Expanded guidelines for collection evaluation and weeding for small and mediumsized public libraries by belinda boone, texas state library 1995. But at 107 pages long, the manual covers weeding for all libraries. A weeding manual for modern libraries, or other recognized methods to maintain the currency and responsiveness of the collection to community needs. Also available there are some powerpoints and other materials that can be used with credit for training staff. Weeding nyc school librarian guidebook new york city school. It is the opposite of selecting material, though the selection and deselection of material often involve the same thought process.
Describes the process for weeding and who is responsible. A weeding manual for modern libraries link goes to a pdf. A unified system of weeding, inventory, and collectionbuilding. Weeding with the crew method attack with crew public making your case weeding exercise public weeding.
Since its inception in 1976, the crew method has become the benchmark tool for weeding library collections. A weeding manual for modern libraries pdf revised in 2012 to include a section on ebooks. Revised and updated by jeanette larson, texas state library and archives commissio. Library policies, plans, manuals, and forms north dakota. As with weeding physical items, there are two aspects involved in weeding ebooks.
Collection development, new hampshire state library. Expanded guidelines for collection evaluation and weeding. Nov 12, 2009 crew in ten steps step one make weeding a part of policy. This site offers a pdf of the crew manual, which is the standard weeding guideline for most public libraries. A weeding manual for modern libraries by the texas state library and. Weeding the school library collection by tagi issuu. Crew a weeding manual for modern libraries pdf includes a section on weeding ebooks. Library staff will use the crew method throughout the year to remove items on an as. The crew manual recommends weeding books of poor content, such as. Includes the purpose for weeding your collection and why weeding is necessary. A weeding manual for modern libraries and hornings book, from cover to cover. Addendum on ebooks addendum to crew 2008 edition teaching resources. Building 21st century libraries report on joint use schoolpublic libraries in texas conducted by mary lankford in 2006, and handbook for planning joint use school.
Skype meeting link wednesday october 21, 2020 at 7. Set goals and build weeding into the years calendar. At the mountain plains library association conference in october, i attended a fabulous session on the politics of weeding or in other words how to not get caught up in a weeding scandal. Syllabusschedule are subject to change, first day of class check for updates. Apr 25, 2009 click on the title to go to the texas state library webpage for crew where you can download a pdf copy of crew. This also frees up space for materials that will better serve the patrons. Last revised in 2012 by my most respected colleague and friend. The crew method recommends removal of an item from the collection if it is mustie. This article encourages use of the crew method, a systematic, 10step weeding process outlined in a manual of the same title published by the texas state.
A unified system of weeding, inventory, and collectionbuilding for small and mediumsized public libraries. In all cases, weeding decisions are ultimate ly based on the professional judgments of. Click on the title to go to the texas state library webpage for crew where you can download a pdf copy of crew. A weeding manual for modern libraries, even perennial favorites and classics benefit from being replaced by clean copies with updated covers. Addendum on ebooks pdf addendum to crew 2008 edition teaching resources. I have that report more or less memorized, after all. A weeding manual for modern libraries 2012 pdf texas.
General guidelines for collection management are adapted from the crew method. A weeding manual for modern libraries revised in 2012 to include a section on ebooks. A weeding manual for modern libraries, builds on the work of joseph p. Weeding is a vital process for an active collection because it ensures the collection stays current, relevant, and in good condition. Sep 30, 2015 perusing debbies reeses provocative to me, anyway. An overview chart of the crew formulas, that you may copy and bring to the shelves with you, is included in the appendix of this manual. Weeding should be done on a continuous, ongoing basis. Expanded guidelines for collection evaluation and weeding for small and mediumsized public libraries, texas state library, 1995. School library policies school libraries ca dept of education. May 02, 2018 this was the perfect time to put my weeding training into action, using larsons 2008 resource crew. The future of cataloging 21st century literacy days 20. Provide protection for patron or community backlash. They also help staff deal with issues that will arise during the course of doing business. Document resume ir 055 610 author boon, belinda title.
Our patrons may not understand the need for weeding our collection. The justification for weeding to maintain a collection that is vital, relevant, and usefuland the criteria for weeding a libraryphysical condition. The crew manual, a respected source for weeding guidelines, offers parameters for evaluating fiction and nonfiction by specific categories. Challenges to weeding weeding is a way to freshen up your collection and make sure that only relevant, appealing materials remain. To that end, i simplified the process by crafting a onepaged crew weeding chart. Crew guidelines by dewey class florida library webinars. A weeding manual for modern libraries pdf weeding library collections. Weeding the school library school libraries ca dept of. Weeding is an essential component of any collection development plan in order to. Take a look at the free, 108 page book put together by the texas state library entitled crew. A weeding manual for modern libraries by texas state. A weeding manual for modern libraries attempts to describe clearly, practically, and in a stepbystep fashion a now triedandtrue method of carrying out the five processes of reverse selection.
Dec 06, 2012 a method that is often used, the crew continuous revision, evaluation, and weeding method, bases the decision on the currency of the book, length of time since it was last checked out, and the. A weeding manual for modern libraries an easy method for weeding small to medium sized public and school library collections. Texas state library and archives commission austin, texas. Texas state library cataloging in publication data. We strongly urge libraries to utilize the crew manual when weeding. Specifically spell out your criteria for weeding thus providing a guideline for your library to adhere to. Weeding nyc school librarian guidebook new york city. Weeding specific guidelines by dewey category compiled using the crew manual by joseph sega and weeding the school library collection in school library media quarterly, v. Revised and updated in 2012, the manual is available online free as a pdf. A school library handbook, santa clara county office of education, linworth, 2000 california school library. Weeding with the crew method ppt attack with crew public ppt making your case weeding exercise public word weeding case study public word revised and updated by jeanette larson, 2008. A weeding plan should be part of your overall collection development policy. A weeding manual for modern libraries strives to make the process easier for staff that may have the most difficulty finding ways to keep the collection current and vital. The library district has a written policy specifying that all requests for purchase or.
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