When checking these, I would also check for stereotyping in text and
illustrations.
As for older books with information that hasn't changed much, I learned
a good lesson when I revamped my 900's. Most of my 900's were old
copyright dates and some obviously had to go, but you know history--it
doesn't seem to change as much as other sections. However, when I
weeded heavily and reordered, that became one of my most popular
sections. Students were drawn to the shelves just from the attractive
appearance of the spines on the shelves--as were the librarians who were
at my campus yesterday for a meeting. I don't know about you, but my
eyes lead me around the bookstore too! Food for thought.
Charlotte Ballard
Librarian, Link Elementary School
Spring ISD
2815 Ridge Hollow Road
Houston, TX 77067
281-586-5400
281-586-5406 (fax)
charlotteb@springisd.org
>>> Anne Alatalo <Librarianne@WEBFINVIDEO.COM> 4/12/2005 7:36:56 PM
>>>
Be careful using copyright dates for weeding the 398's. Remember those
are
folktales, fairy tales, etc. that have a very long shelf life. For
those,
look at circulation statistics, general appearance, and importance.
I also have some older books in the 300's on how the government works
that
hasn't changed much in the past 20+ years. Check the illustrations to
see
how dated the books are. Also that's where some older books on
one-room
schools and the Pony Express are and they're still fine.
As far as timing, I say "make a clean sweep of it." Definitely get rid
of
the junk. Empty shelves can be a good way to show your need for more
funding.
Anne Alatalo
Media Specialist
Bentley Elementary
Canton, MI
School: alatala@pccs.k12.mi.us
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