Keep basic materials, especially criticism of classic writers. Discard any works of minor writers no longer read in the local schools, unless there is an established demand among the non-student population. Discard older editions of classics that have unappealing covers and yellowing pages, replacing with newer copies or paperback editions. Remember that classics that are being read won’t be weeded—don’t keep classics just because they are classics!
Check with local schools and community colleges for assignments or reading lists and check discards against these lists.
Discard collections of poetry and short stories that are not being used. Series that collect the ‘best’ short stories of the year are rarely read after five years. Also consider weeding collections that are not indexed.
Discard books of wit and humor that are not circulating. Watch for collections that feature gender or nationality bias and outdated interests and sensitivities.(Crew, 2012, p. 63-64).
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