Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Weeders Attract More Readers
Date/Time
7/20/2023
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern
Event Registration
This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.
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Competency
Collection Management
Event Description
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’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.
After attending this workshop participants should be able to:
Belinda 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.
After attending this workshop participants should be able to:
- Recognize and overcome barriers to weeding
- Apply objective guidelines and criteria when weeding print and nonprint materials
- Use statistical evidence to support and justify weeding decisions
- Explain to coworkers and library administration why weeding is important in maintaining a healthy collection
Belinda 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.Location
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Who should attend: Anyone interested in weeding and a refresher for those already familiar with weeking practices
Competency: Collection Management
Non-Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $60
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $40
$5 surcharge for facilities and amenities.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competency: Collection Management
Non-Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $60
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $40
$5 surcharge for facilities and amenities.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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