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Website Review- Pollack Library

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Pollack Library is part of California State University, Fullerton. This site is different from the others in that it is an internal guide for the processes for librarians working at this facility but can offer a helpful look into a real-world process for any librarian looking for more information or inspiration for their own weeding projects.

Pollack uses GreenGlass and Excel to facilitate their collection management techniques. GreenGlass is a web application from Sustainable Collection Services to help libraries with analytics that will affect weeding decisions. The Pollack Training is laid out into a 3-part workflow. The first step works to familiarize librarians with GreenGlass, queries, and possible scenarios. In an excellent move, the site uses brief video tutorials that run users through the information they need with visuals that help describe the work.

Step 2 explains how to add information to Excel along with some tips on functions and editing. They once again have used short videos that show users exactly what to do to complete this task with success. Step 3 runs users through the instructions to make the Weeding Interface work and informs the user that the final list will be public for faculty review. Finally, Pollack offers a resource page. This details why the library is doing this project, links to other weeding sites, tips, and a case study from Ireland.

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