Collection assessment, (theology and religious studies): Theology and Religious Studies

General guidelines for Theology and Religious Studies collection assessment:

Consider removal if:

• 10 (years of age)/3 (years since most recent use)/MUSTIE guidelines

OR

• 5 (years of age)/3 (years since most recent use)/MUSTIE guidelines

• Spiritual and devotional materials, the Bible and other sacred texts, and introductions to the world’s religions are timeless. New interpretations of religion keep patrons reading and current editions of spiritual materials encourage use.

• Try to have something up-to-date on each religion represented by a church, synagogue, or other assembly in the community or region, as well as something on the well-known modern sects
  such as Scientology. Include timely and comprehensive information on the six major international religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism.

• Use 10/3/MUSTIE except for areas of rapid change, which are 5/3/MUSTIE. This area can be difficult to weed because religious works SEEM like they should never go out-of-date. However, the language becomes dated, especially in books of sermons and religious thought. Keep classics by famous theologians as long as they are popular and in good condition. Weed superseded editions. (Crew, 2012, p. 51-52).

What we need from you!

• View spreadsheet below and note any titles especially for removal, replacement, or preservation.

• Use Feedback form to send titles and feedback to the librarians.