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This webinar will outline the process a medium-sized special library took when the library staff was asked to drastically reduce the print collection to more effectively utilize space. A discussion of the steps that were taken and the lessons learned will be included to better prepare other libraries facing a similar challenge.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this webinar the attendees will be able to:
- discern between the do’s and don’ts when it comes to reducing a library’s print collection and
- effectively design and execute their own weeding projects.
Who Should Attend
Collection development librarians who are responsible for managing a print collection, specifically those librarians who have been asked to drastically reduce a print collection to better utilize space.
Presenter
Jennifer Walker is the Collection Development Librarian at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO. Jennifer has been at the lab for seven years, five of which have been spent in the collection development role and the previous two years as a reference and interlibrary loan librarian. Prior to NREL, Jennifer worked in both academic and special libraries.
Registration
Cost
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Fee (single webinar) |
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|---|---|
| Participant | ($USD) |
| ALCTS Member (individual) | 43 |
| Nonmember (individual) | 59 |
| Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point. | 129 |
All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.
How to Register
Complete the individual webinar online registration form. Sessions are listed by date and you must log in.
or
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ALCTS Code of Conduct
Please review the ALCTS Statement of Conduct before registering.
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
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Credits
none
Contact
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.
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