Spring Cleaning

Ahh, spring is FINALLY here. We are trying to do some spring cleaning around the library, including weeding books and technology. Not many people outside of the library world know what the term "weeding" means, as we apply it to books. Weeding is the systematic removal of resources from a library based on selected criteria.

"...weeding is the most undesirable job in the library. It is also one of the most important. Collections that go unweeded tend to be cluttered, unattractive, and unreliable informational resources." - Will Manley, "The Manley Arts," Booklist, March 1, 1996, p. 1108.

This quote still rings true over 20 years later. A well-maintained collection is far more useful than one filled with out-of-date or unused materials. We weed books that are of poor content (racist, sexist, outdated, obsolete, irrelevant to patron needs, etc.) poor condition, poor circulation, multiple copies that are no longer necessary and other selection criteria.

When we weed:

• We make room for relevant material to be added
• Our students are able to access useful material quickly
• The collection is more reputable because it is current
• Gaps can be seen and filled more easily
• The materials on the shelf are of good quality and physical condition (Students actually want to pick them up!) 

We are also cleaning up our technology. We have condensed the larger, bulkier Chromebook carts to one sleeker version. We welcome suggestions regarding our space and making it more user-friendly. Stop by today to chat to a librarian about any wants/needs.   

Our NEW Chromebook cart is more compact and saves space