> I am going to help our church librarian weed the small church
> library collection (maybe 8 tall stacks) which contains some nice
> books (nice children's collection) and a lot of very dated
> materials and downright junk that was donated over the years. My
> first thought is to throw out 75% and then go on from there!
>
> We are planning to list what is left on an excel spreadsheet as the
> card catalog is very out of date and cumbersome.
>
> If there are any church librarians out there, I would be interested
> to know if there are any recent publications (or websites) which
> suggest what a church library should have (what to keep, that is!)
>
> We are both experienced elementary librarians so we know how to
> weed (less is more!), but my friend is more of a saver and I am
> more one to likes to pitch and seldom has regrets. (Of course, it
> is easy to weed when you are not as involved in the particular
> collection and my friend has served as a volunteer church librarian
> for about 25 years or more!)
>
> Any suggestions gratefully received.
>
> Sincerely,
> Deb Hendrickson
>
> Deborah J. Hendrickson
> Teacher-Librarian & Technology Coordinator/Trainer
> Westernport Elementary School
> 172 Church Street
> Westernport, MD 21562
> 301-359-0511(phone) 301-359-0411 (fax)
> Deborah.Hendrickson@acps.k12.md.us
> (new work e-mail address)
> School Website http://boe.allconet.org/wt/
>
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