Collection Development

Journal Routing

• Journal Routing request (password required)

Many of the journals in the Professional Collection contain reviews of new material, which can aid in selection decisions.

Books On Cassette Circuit

• Bylaws

• Guidelines for libraries [password required]

• more...

Collection Development Links

•CREW Manual (for weeding), from Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

• Selecting Books for the Public Library in a Connected World, from a blog by Rick Roche (Downers Grove, IL)

• Selection, Collection Development, etc. policies from some Wisconsin public libraries (DPI)

•Suggested Early Literacy Resources

•South Central In Demand (SCID) Process Summary

• Overview of Collection Development, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Places That Take Discards


•BookProspector

•Better World Books

•Visit Green Weeding wiki for more ideas!