weeding

Information on Weeding a Library Collection
Weeding

Weeding is essential to maintaining a relevant, attractive collection. Professional library staff should periodically review the collection to determine which materials should be removed or replaced. Materials to consider for weeding include items that are in poor physical condition or have been superseded by more current information, and those containing subject matter no longer needed to support the curriculum; receiving little use; providing wrong, inaccurate or dated information; or encouraging stereotypes or biases. Weeding decisions should be made by the school’s professional library staff, who may consult with school administrators, other teachers, students, parents, and staff of the CPS Department of Literacy: Libraries Team. [|CPS Collection Development Policy]

== Libraries Weeding Guidelines | [|Ideas for Weeded Materials] ==