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weeded by date and usage. Criticisms of classic
writers should be kept. History shall also be
kept unless superseded by better titles. Multiple
copies of classic literary works shall be
maintained. Old grammar books and
dictionaries shall be weeded.

p. Pure Science (Q)

Title of books superseded by newer
editions and ephemeral materials shall be
weeded if newer materials are available that
provide better or expanded explanations of
complex subjects.

q. Mathematics (QA 9-74, 78-939)

Books older than five years or ten years
should be withdrawn unless they are classics.
Titles superseded by new editions are normally
withdrawn.

r. Computer Science (QA 75-77)

Titles older than five years should be
withdrawn.

s. Astronomy (QB), Physics (QC), Chemistry (QD)

Older editions, if superseded are weeded.
Added copies of books printed more than ten
years ago not identified as “landmark” and those
with more than two editions in that period,
materials printed on poor quality paper and
works by non-distinguished authors should be
weeded. Basic works with significant historical
or literary value such as Newton, Einstein, etc.
should be retained.

t. Biological Sciences (QH-QR)

Materials in the biological sciences have a
shelf life of ten years. Titles of books superseded
by new editions can be weeded.

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