361.21 - REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE LIBRARY MATERIALS
We have a professional responsibility to provide our library users in the Auburndale School District with the best resources possible. Any resource that does not include the most recent information is not likely to be of value to our users. Removal of the obsolete material makes it easier and quicker for the user to locate material that he/she needs.The library collection should be examined every year in order to maintain materials that are still useful and timely. Removal of obsolete library materials is defined as the practice of discarding excess copies, rarely used books, and materials with incorrect information or no longer relevant to the curriculum or needs of the students or staff.
General guidelines for removal of obsolete library materials:
I. Last date of circulation---material not in general use within the last five years.
2. Physical condition---if the material is badly worn or soiled. A decision about replacement should be made.
3. Timeliness---remove out-of-date materials, particularly in the sciences and technology. Materials should be removed that are no longer in demand and no longer support the curriculum.
4. Reliability---viewpoints change and must be reflected in the collection.
5. When there are duplicates and none seem to be circulating or used, a single copy may be all that is needed.
6. Remove to increase space that is needed for the new materials that are ordered yearly.
7. To promote a more appealing and up-to-date collection.
When discarding the material:
1. Destroy all identifying marks from the material. Take out pockets.
2. Offer some items to classrooms, such as older encyclopedias, videos, dictionaries, duplicate materials that no longer circulate, and older magazines.
3. All items not to be used in the school anymore can be offered to a charity book sale, other libraries within the District, or the Auburndale School Sale that is held each summer.
Adopted: April 27, 2005
Posted: 11/12/2007 08:58:34 am