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SLAC approves standard weeding process to remove outdated or damaged materials
Summary
The committee adopted a weeding policy that outlines removal of outdated, damaged, duplicated or unused materials to maintain a current library collection; the motion passed unanimously.
SLAC approved a weeding (book removal) process at the Nov. 18 meeting that describes how outdated, damaged, duplicated or unused materials will be removed from school libraries to maintain a current collection. The motion was made by Lindzi Timberlake and seconded by Christina Skeen; the committee recorded the vote as unanimous.
Committee members characterized the policy as standard statewide library practice and said the process is intended to keep collections relevant, reduce clutter and improve circulation. The policy will guide staff and SLAC review when determining whether titles should be removed from campus collections.
The weeding process will be enacted by library staff under the guidance of the district and SLAC; the committee did not record a fiscal impact or specific schedules for removals at this meeting.
