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SUMMARY:Weeders Attract More Readers
LOCATION:Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087
DESCRIPTION:Weeders Attract More Readers\n\n07/20/23 09:30 AM EST\n - 07/20/23 12:30 PM EST\Description:\nWe all know weeding is necessary to maintain up-to-date and useful collections but it can be difficult sometimes to decide what should stay and what should go. The COVID-19 lockdown period also skewed our circulation statistics so it isn’t as easy to spot the “shelf-sitters.” This workshop goes over specific criteria for weeding Nonfiction, Fiction, Children’s, and Teen materials and provides practical tips for assessing “problem” areas like classics, award books, and graphic novels.\n \nAfter attending this workshop participants should be able to:\n \n\n	Recognize and overcome barriers to weeding\n	Apply objective guidelines and criteria when weeding print and nonprint materials\n	Use statistical evidence to support and justify weeding decisions\n	Explain to coworkers and library administration why weeding is important in maintaining a healthy collection\n\nPresenter:\n\nBelinda Boon is a Professor at Kent State University’s School of Information where she has taught since 2006. Her graduate and undergraduate courses include Collection Management, Information Services for Diverse Populations, Information Sources & Reference Services, and Information Fluency in the Workplace and Beyond.\n \Details:\nWho should attend:  Anyone interested in weeding and a refresher for those already familiar with weeking practices\n\nCompetency:  Collection Management\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $80\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $60\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   $40\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $40\n\n$5 surcharge for facilities and amenities.\n\nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nTwinsburg Public Library\n10050 Ravenna Rd.\nTwinsburg, OH 44087
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Weeders Attract More Readers<br /><br />07/20/23 09:30 AM EST - 07/20/23 12:30 PM EST<br />Description:<br />We all know weeding is necessary to maintain up-to-date and useful collections but it can be difficult sometimes to decide what should stay and what should go. The COVID-19 lockdown period also skewed our circulation statistics so it isn&rsquo;t as easy to spot the &ldquo;shelf-sitters.&rdquo; This workshop goes over specific criteria for weeding Nonfiction, Fiction, Children&rsquo;s, and Teen materials and provides practical tips for assessing &ldquo;problem&rdquo; areas like classics, award books, and graphic novels.<br />
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After attending this workshop participants should be able to:<br />
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	<li>Recognize and overcome barriers to weeding</li>
	<li>Apply objective guidelines and criteria when weeding print and nonprint materials</li>
	<li>Use statistical evidence to support and justify weeding decisions</li>
	<li>Explain to coworkers and library administration why weeding is important in maintaining a healthy collection</li>
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<strong>Presenter:</strong><br />
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<img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Boon_Belinda-2021rev._Thumbnail_04252023113952.JPG" style="margin: 5px 15px; float: left; width: 100px;" width="100" /><em>Belinda Boon</em>&nbsp;is a Professor at Kent State University&rsquo;s School of Information where she has taught since 2006. Her graduate and undergraduate courses include Collection Management, Information Services for Diverse Populations, Information Sources &amp; Reference Services, and Information Fluency in the Workplace and Beyond.<br />
&nbsp;<br />Details:<br />Who should attend:&nbsp; Anyone interested in weeding and a refresher for those already familiar with weeking practices<br />
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Competency:&nbsp; Collection Management<br />
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Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $80<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $60<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;$40<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $40<br />
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$5 surcharge for facilities and amenities.<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></font></font></font></font></font></strong></font></font></font><br />Location:<br />Twinsburg Public Library<br />10050 Ravenna Rd.<br />Twinsburg, OH 44087
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