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Collection Management for Libraries is a group project for Clarion University’s 501 Collection Development class. Our assigned topic is weeding/deselection. Each group member has reviewed websites, read articles, and interviewed librarians to gather information about the weeding process, criteria, and policies of many different institutions. As budding librarians, we’ve all got our own feelings and methods to the process as well. Get to know us below and as you read about our weeding experiences!

Jillian


I am currently a Library Assistant in the central Georgia area. I work in Reference as our Young Adult Specialist. My favorite thing about my job is the puzzles that patrons frequently bring in to solve. This is sometimes figuring out that book that they can’t remember the name of or determining just why this website won’t work the way it does on their phone. I also love being able to buy books that are meaningful for my patrons so that they actually WANT to read, rather than simply providing the books they have to read.
I live with my boyfriend, a fourth year Medical Student. We recently got a rescue dog. She likes to chew.

Emily

I am a graduate student in Clarion’s library science program focusing on archival and local history. Weeding is a bit of a different beast at the historical society where I volunteer and as I don’t currently work in a library, having the opportunity to go out and interview different librarians in my community and surrounding area has been extremely helpful. I have been able to see how textbook concepts are applied and work in real life along with barriers and conflicts librarians experience that aren’t covered in some of our work.
I live in Minnesota where we’ve already had one measurable snowfall this season! 

 Megan

I am currently the Circulation Librarian at a library in Southern New Hampshire. I work with patrons of all ages, but I really enjoy the children’s and teen programing. I have been working in libraries for over thirteen years in various positions and am rather new to my current position. I am looking forward to the day that I will be able to contribute to collection development as part of my job. My future goal is to work in administration however I am very happy with my current position. 
I live in New Hampshire in a town where I grew up. My favorite season is Fall with apple picking and hay rides.

Delaney


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