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I want to add that another payoff to asking a subject specialist to help is that they then find treasures in your library. I heard "Oh, you have this! How great. I will check this out for my classes." It was great PR for a group that sometimes does not use you to the fullest. Rebecca Endlich Librarian Edmonds-Woodway High School Edmonds WA 98026-7556 Phone 425-670-7311 ext. 6127 Fax 425-670-7922 endlichr@edmonds.wednet.edu http://staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/users/endlichr/default.htm -----Original Message----- From: msirwin [mailto:msirwin@OPTONLINE.NET] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 4:37 PM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Weeding I like to depend on my faculty, or in some case, knowledgeable parents to help with weeding. The first year I was in a small library with a very old collection. I know that a lot of the science books were desperately outdated, but feared I would throw out "classic works." The husband of one of my volunteers, a practicing scientist, came in and helped me see what to look for (pictures that reflect current safety equipment, for example). He also suggested I not toss the Asimov books. Now, of course, we would also be alert to stereotypes fostered in content and illustrations, but people active in the field might pick up on it faster. That has been reiterated in other schools. My foreign language faculty got to go over a lot of old dime store paperback novels that had been on the shelves for ages. In most cases if you choose a very specific section that might only take 1/2 hour or so the faculty are glad to help, and might be surprised to see some of the things you do have. I think they also appreciate your recognition of their expertise. And I always feel more comfortable with another head working with me while weeding. Maureen S. Irwin Library Director Rye Country Day School Rye, NY 10580 msirwin@optonline.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------