[ISLMA-Share] Book Weeding

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Remember though, there may be a few instances where you have a classic book
that is used often even though it looks horrible. In this case, I would
order a new version, but while you are waiting for the new version to come
in, keep the oldie.

I weeded a collection and then took the books to a recycling center. I knew
eventually, the books would be recycled into other usable products, but
please know that the recycling process is not pretty. If you have problems
with seeing the covers pulled off of books or pages being torn, then
recycling may not be for you. Also, I did not put them in the recycling
bins at school because they ended up back in the library. I actually boxed
them up and took them to the recycling center myself.

Just my thoughts.

Angie Green

On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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
> Musical Director
> Senate Advisor
> 309-245-1000 Ext 6731
> rlambert at dist265.com
>
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