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Board pauses resolution to declare library books obsolete after debate over titles and process
Summary
Board members raised objections to a proposal to declare library books obsolete and dispose of them; disagreements over which titles should be removed and the librarians' process led the board to withhold approval of item 8.
Board members debated a resolution to declare certain library books “obsolete” and remove them from school library shelves before the board decided not to carry the resolution on June 16.
Board Member Eleonora asked how librarians determine which books are “obsolete.” In response, district staff explained the librarians inventory shelves regularly and recommend removing damaged volumes, out-of-date titles and books that show no recent circulation. Staff said librarians provide the board and public with the lists of titles…
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