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Kim Smith wrote: >Okay, I don't want to start a war, but I would like some input. With the >new age of technology and access to all of the online databases, is >there really any need to keep magazines that date back five, ten, or >even twenty years? I am trying to prioritize the needs of the library, >especially with one with little space, and I don't really see the need to >keep them all. I would appreciate any input. > Good discussion idea. I keep indexed magazines for five years, and then pass the old ones on to the art teacher for anyone to cut pictures out. I don't have much call for magazines even that far back, so I'm thinking that I may keep back issues only three years. Since our state standards only address current subscriptions, I suppose I could be legal by keeping ONLY the current issue, but I think that may be a bit extreme! I do not keep back issues of newspapers, other than in the recycling bin. When the bin is full it is emptied, so no back issues for a bit. -- David Lininger, kb0zke, MS/HS librarian Hickory County R-1 Schools Urbana, MO 65767 417-993-4226 tss003 at tnp dot more dot net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. 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/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------