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<p>Slote shows you how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding.</p> <p>Based on the author's ongoing research, field observations, and interviews with library professionals, this edition thoroughly updates the previous one and simplifies the process of weeding. Slote shows librarians how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding. His approach is based on the new understanding of the relationship between in-library use and circulation use. A section dealing with reference (noncirculating) collections has been added, and the chapter on computer-assisted weeding has been completely rewritten to help librarians streamline the weeding process. All forms have been redesigned.</p>

Who reads Weeding Library Collections: Library Weeding Methods. Fourth Edition?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Stanley J. Slote
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, Inc., P.O. Box 6633, Englewood, CO 80155-6633 ($55; $66 outside North America) URL: http://www.lu.com; phone: 1-800-237-6124
Published
1997
Language
EN
ISBN
9781563085116
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Computer Science, Reference

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