Weeding is a primary and ongoing responsibility of a member library. However, in the instances noted below SCKLS may be available to assist a member library in the weeding process and training. Please help SCKLS gain a better understanding of your weeding needs by completing the form below:

Have you been authorized by your public library board or by your school or college administrator to weed library materials?*

Yes

No

SCKLS provides weeding assistance in the following circumstances. Please specify the type of service(s) you need:*

Weeding in preparation to automate for the first time or migrate to a new automation system. Weeding to prepare for a new building or major remodeling/space reutilization.

Weeding as part of a training process for a new library director and/or staff.

If your library is automated, please answer all of the following questions. If your library is not automated, please skip question #3 and proceed to question #4.

To provide weeding assistance, SCKLS uses circulation reports listing materials that have not circulated within an agreed-upon period of time. Are you able to provide such a circulation report?

Yes

No

When weeding at your library, SCKLS needs the active participation a library staff member who is familiar with the collection and its use by your patrons. Are you able to provide active involvement in the weeding of your collection(s)?*

Yes

No

What collection(s) need to be weeded? Check all that apply:*

Adult Young Adult Children's High School

Middle School Elementary School Other (please specify below)

Other (please specify):

When was the last time the collection(s) were weeded (if known)?*

Estimate the total number of library materials in the collection(s) SCKLS will be evaluating. To do this, pick one shelf of books in your collection(s). Count the number of books on the shelf and multiply that number by the number of shelves in your collection(s).*

Estimate the percentage of your total collection that you would like to remove. *

What is your name?*

What is your current position?*

What is the name of your library?*

Please provide your email address*

Please contact Paul Hawkins at paul@sckls.info for more information or assistance.