[LM_NET] GEN: Weeding moral support (long)

[Angela Symes <angela@SYMES.TV>]

Dear LM_Netters,

                I just took a job in a K-8 public school.  I love the job
and the staff and the students (well, most of the students).  As I began to
explore the collection, I realized that the last time the collection was
weeded I was probably in HS.  For example, one book I have removed was
Computer Tech Talk copyright 1984, (Caption quote "As technology advances
computers will get smaller.  Here you can compare a regular computer with a
laptop computer that only weighs 26 pounds").  I have found many articles
and purchased a couple of books on Deselection, so for the most part I know
what to do.  I am having a hard time actually doing it.  My brain says
"States books from 1977-1981 need to go." But my body (and heart) rebel.  I
have zero budget for new books, but I can see why.  I would not have room to
place them on the shelf.  I guess I need to hear affirmation that this is
the right thing.  

 

Angela Symes, Librarian

Hudson International Studies Magnet School

Long Beach, CA

angela@symes.tv

 

PS. The State books are gone.  


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