I found this assignment to be very useful. This assignment forced me to actually look at the numbers of my collection. This included the age and the usage and then create a plan that would be used in how to fix any issues that I saw arise from the library collection. I also like how this assignment helped me put on paper a plan of attack in the steps that I would use in helping to create a better resource collection. I was a little shocked when I started this assignment. I knew I had some older books but I didn't think my collection was that dated.
Weeding... this was discussed and we learned about it back in the first couple lessons of the course. It has been on my list of things to get done in my library for a couple years now. I was finally able to keep this library for a couple of years without being bumped out of a job, so now is the time to get it done. I managed to bring the library up to date in a couple ways. One being the blog I created. So there is now an IT portion to the library that has been missing. I also managed to create ownership in the library with the students learning about the library operation and helping me with lots of work (shelving and maintaining the shelves and the books), so now the last 2 big tasks I need to do are weeding and an inventory. I learned from this assignment about the old age of my collection (which is good compared to some libraries I've seen) but I know weeding can help this.
I also like how this assignment helped me include the staff in the options for the plan. The assignment reassured me that I have been doing a good job. Done lots so far. Changed attitudes with the staff. And they are ready to take the next step in helping me with creating a better library collection.
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