[CASL-L] Weeding Workshop, Aug. 24th

[Abery, Kris]

Back by popular demand.......

Weeding in the Garden of Good & Evil or Less is More



Weeding your library's collection can be a daunting task but it is a critical component to providing excellent library service to your community. This hands-on workshop will give you the tools and enthusiasm that you will need to assess your collection and make decisions on what material needs to be weeded out of it. Our approach to weeding is that it isn't the irresponsible disposal of the library's property, but rather a part of the public service to borrowers, that of maintaining the best possible collection for the community.



The workshop will cover:

The purpose of weeding

Criteria for weeding decisions

The mechanics of weeding

Developing a weeding policy

Resources for disposal of weeded material

Practice weeding



Each participant will receive a copy of the CREW Method: Expanded Guidelines for Collection Evaluation and Weeding for Small and Medium-sized Public Libraries



Workshop Presenters are Mary Engels, Director, Connecticut State Library, Middletown Library Service Center and Linda Williams, Children's Consultant, Connecticut State Library, Willimantic Library Service Center



For more information on workshop content contact: Mary Engels, mary.engels at ct.gov<http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech><mailto:mary.engels at ct.gov<http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech>>.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

9:30 a.m. - Registration and Coffee.  Program 10:00 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

Cromwell Belden Public Library, 39 West St., Cromwell

Fee: $15, includes Crew Method book.   Limit: 20





Mary Engels

Director

Middletown Library Service Center

786 South Main St.

Middletown, CT 06457

mary.engels at ct.gov<http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech>

Phone: 860-704-2207

Toll Free in CT: 800-437-2313

Fax: 860-704-2228

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