What is deselection?
What is deselection?
Answer
Deselection is a process where books are removed from the collection based on specific criteria crafted by the library. Deselection is an essential component of maintaining a healthy and robust collection that meets the organization’s goals and mission. Librarians do this on an ongoing basis. Similar to acquisitions, deselection is a collaborative, transparent, and sustainable process.
You can learn more from the American Library Association’s Collection Maintenance and Weeding document.
