Let It Go: Weeding Your Library's Collection

Weeding the library’s collection is a vital piece of collection development because it provides a more accessible and attractive collection to patrons. Gain techniques for collection assessment, evaluation criteria, weeding policies, and best practices for weeding the collection. Provide effective communication about the process to staff and patrons.

Scheduled Dates

  • May 28, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
  • May 29, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
  • Identify commonly used weeding practices and methods
  • Develop and execute a weeding plan
  • Incorporate the weeding plan and practices into the library's collection development policy 
Session Duration
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
Contact Hours
4

Instructor

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Christina Pryor portrait

Christina Pryor is the Continuing Education Services Manager at Amigos. She has over 15 years of experience spanning across academic, health sciences, public, and specialized libraries. Most recently she served as the Associate University Librarian for the Specialized Libraries and the Director of the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri University Libraries. Her professional interests encompass library management and administration especially in the areas of personnel recruitment and retention as well as strategic planning. In her personal life, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, running, spending time outdoors, and playing the piano.