Your Input is Crucial

We greatly appreciate all of the feedback that we have received from teaching faculty about our weeding project. Our criteria is based on several factors (circulation, availability from resource sharing partners, age, etc.). In addition we also compared titles to Choice and Resources for College Libraries. None of the titles flagged should have been reviewed in Choice or included in Resources for College Libraries.  However, some titles by major authors, classic works, important series, etc. may have ended up as withdrawal "candidates."  This is because it is almost impossible to identify these types of criteria using an automated approach.  We are relying on faculty to provide expert opinion in these cases.  This is the primary reason we sought to include faculty input on the process rather than simply running circulation numbers and discarding accordingly.   

Before a title is withdrawn,a professional librarian will examine it in context.  We are confident that this multi layered process (criteria, faculty review, librarian review) will lead to retention of important items.  So, please remember to vote for the "candidates" that you feel should remain in the library.

Flagging Update

Flagging of Phase 2 withdrawal candidates has been completed, and students are currently flagging the Phase 3 withdrawal candidates. Email notification will be sent to the campus community when this task is complete. Remember, the online candidate lists are currently available for Phases 1-3. So, you can get a head start on Phase 3 by examining the online lists.

Phase 1 Deadline is Almost Here

The deadline for faculty review of Phase 1 withdrawal candidates is October 31. Please make sure that you review the candidates by this date. You can review the candidates in person in Collier Library or online. If you have any questions, please contact collectiondevelopment@una.edu.