CREW Manual; A Unified System of Weeding, Inventory, and Collection-Building for Small and Medium-Sized Public Libraries.

Segal, Joseph P.

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ERIC Number: ED134181

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Publication Date: 1976

Pages: 27

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CREW Manual; A Unified System of Weeding, Inventory, and Collection-Building for Small and Medium-Sized Public Libraries.

Segal, Joseph P.

Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (CREW) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography is included. (SC)

Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Library Technical Processes, Public Libraries

Publication Type: Guides - General

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Sponsor: Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.

Authoring Institution: Texas State Library, Austin.

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