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Weeding is the unglamorous side of the "library selection" coin, yet for vibrant, quality collections, it is critically important. Weeding can be a daunting challenge, especially without guidance or help. To make weeding part of a library's ongoing procedures, it's best to do it in manageable doses.

Now school and children's librarians nationwide can reap the benefit of Florida's popular "Weed of the Month" program. Updating some of that program's earliest recommendations, this new comprehensive weeding guide from the same experts, is like a friendly mentor ready to assist librarians on one of their more onerous tasks.

This user-friendly guide:

Explains the ins and outs, including why weeding is such an important task Outlines the steps to get started Breaks weeding criteria down by over 70 topics and Dewey Numbers so the task isn't overwhelming Clarifies how to use automation tools in weeding Outlines considerations when upgrading collections

Simple, practical advice along with specific criteria for weeding the school library collection means specialists in public and private schools, as well as children's and young adult librarians will improve collections following these quick and easy guidelines.

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• Foreword(p. vii)
• Preface(p. ix)
• 1 The Role of Weeding in Collection Development (Why Less Is More)(p. 1)
• 2 General Weeding Guidelines(p. 9)
• 3 Getting Started and Keeping On Keeping On(p. 16)
• 4 Weeding Criteria by Topic and Dewey Number(p. 24)
• 5 What Automation Hath Wrought(p. 168)
• 6 What's Next?(p. 172)
• Weeding Resources on the World Wide Web(p. 177)
• Appendix General Weeding Criteria(p. 181)
• Alphabetical Index(p. 189)
• Index(p. 193)

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School Library Journal Review

This helpful guide encourages even the most fearful librarians to tackle the daunting task of weeding through careful and regular analysis. Based upon the SUNLINK Weed of the Month project, it begins by addressing the rationale behind the process, as well as many excuses for avoiding the task. Other chapters include a discussion of guidelines, like the CREW ("Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding") method, with a review of other important criteria. One section provides criteria for weeding in 71 areas, arranged by Dewey number. Final chapters attend to pertinent details of finishing the process. Web resources, an appendix of weeding criteria in table format that includes ideal and maximum number of years for the various subject areas, and an alphabetical and Dewey index conclude this invaluable, succinctly written resource.-Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Possibly one of the least-favorite tasks of any school library media specialist is weeding. However, it is essential. Based on the nationally recognized Weed of the Month program, this outstanding, easy-to-use guide makes weeding realistic and achievable. Beginning with a discussion on what weeding is and why it is important, the first chapter makes it very clear that there are no excuses not to weed. Next, general guidelines are presented, including models and helpful hints. The third chapter provides information on timing, including how to make that first step. The major part of the book focuses on specific criteria for 71 subjects. Arranged in order of corresponding primary Dewey numbers, this chapter shows what to consider when weeding materials in each area. The final chapters cover the role of automation and offer general tips. This is an indispensable resource for every school library. --Heather Heyduk Copyright 2007 Booklist