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Weeding is an ongoing process of removing
resources that are worn, outdated, unattractive, inappropriate
in content, or of no further value to users.
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Weeding is a systematic process based
on:
- the school's Collection Development
Policy;
- recognised Weeding
Criteria [27KB Word doc], and
- an analysis of the collection.
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Resources are weeded by professional
staff with knowledge of:
- the curriculum
- learning and teaching styles
- child development
- student achievement levels
- collection development
- weeding selection criteria
Weeding is therefore the responsibility
of the teacher librarian or resource teacher after discussion
with the principal and other teachers. Library officers,
parent volunteers and students assist where appropriate.
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Resources for weeding can be identified
through:
- the use of recognised weeding criteria;
- stocktaking;
- collaboration with the principal and
teachers, and
- discussion and negotiation.
- Weed
of the Month Club
This site for Florida school libraries
suggests some interesting approaches to weeding that
can be adapted in WA.
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