The Weeding of a Historical Society Library.

Drake, Cindy Steinhoff

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ERIC Number: EJ444813

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Weeding of a Historical Society Library.

Drake, Cindy Steinhoff

Special Libraries, v83 n2 p86-91 Spr 1992

Describes a major deaccessioning (weeding) project begun in 1985 at the library of the Nebraska State Historical Society, including a brief history of the Society and the events leading to the decision to weed. Public controversy over the handling of the project, benefits of the weeding, and new acquisitions policies are also discussed. (MES)

Descriptors: Archives, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Policy, Public Relations, Special Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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