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I also look at the books that will remain and consider if I really need 10
or more books about a certain subject.  If the books are part of a research
unit I keep more books to meet the information needs of the kids/teachers.
I weed out duplicates if the book is not popular and hasn't circulated in
five years but one copy is still needed.




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On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> MUSTY *
>
> M - Misleading. Can occur more rapidly in technology than mythology. Look
> for: ƒ “Dated” popular fiction. ƒ Obsolete  information. ƒ Books containing
> racial, cultural or sexual stereotyping.
>
> U - Ugly. Refers to the physical condition of the book. ƒ Antiquated
> appearance. ƒ Worn-out, frayed, dirty. ƒ Unable to mend.
>
> S - Superseded. There may be newer copies available. ƒ Duplicate copies. ƒ
> Almanacs, yearbooks, encyclopedias superseded by newer editions.
>
> T - Trivial. Look for appropriateness for the collection. Check for poor
> writing, inaccurate information, an inappropriate interest or reading level
> for students.
>
> Y - Your collection has no use for the book. It is irrelevant to your
> curriculum.
>
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Good Morning,
>>
>> I am going through a LARGE weeding process (I have never done it before
>> lol). This is year 3 with no weeding....I am getting new carpet this year
>> so it is perfect timing. I plan to start on Monday...any advice? How many
>> years should I go back--I was thinking since 2010 (last check out date)? Do
>> you just give them away? Donate them?
>>
>> I am happy to let you all know what we have (in general) to see if anyone
>> wants them.
>>
>> Any advice is great!
>>
>> --
>> Ryan Lambert
>> Farmington School District
>> District Media Specialist/Teacher
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>>
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