While I agree many of these reference books sound dated, it might be a good idea to
look for the established selection policy and any weeding guidelines that have been
established. That would give you a firm foundation for the decisions you are facing
with these books. If you cannot find these policies in your school, check at the
district office. Hopefully there is a district selection policy. That would get you
started.
Marjorie
In a message dated Sun, 30 Jun 2002 2:32:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bklover10@HOTMAIL.COM writes:
> How many sets of encyclopedias are REALLY necessary for a K-5 library of
> approx. 400 students? I am the new librarian and am trying to open as much
> space as possible because I have no room to add new material in Reference or
> any other part of the library, and because the library is too cluttered and
> unappealing.
> I have 2 sets of Compton's(1992);
> Britannica(1986), and these look like they have not been
> touched in the 16
> years they've been on the shelf;
Marjorie Pappas, Ph. D.
Eastern Kentucky University
Library Science
112 Combs, 521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475
marjorie.pappas@eku.edu
859-622-8087
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