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CvSU Library Manual of Operations

u. Medicine (R)

Materials superseded by newer editions
should be weeded since discoveries are
constantly being announced and older materials
may be very misleading or even dangerous.

v. Agriculture (S)

Titles of books superseded by newer
editions and ephemeral materials shall be
weeded. Newer materials that provide better or
expanded explanation of complex subjects,
clearer texts styles and better illustrations
should be acquired.

w. Technology (T)

Rapid advances in technology makes
materials published over five years in this field
viewed with suspicion of being outdated with
exceptions on topics such as auto and appliance
repair manuals and cookbooks, books on guns,
clock, etc. Newer materials that provide better
coverage and treatment should replace older
editions.

x. Reference Collection (AE, AG, AI, AY)

Many sources are considered reference
“classics” and are valuable for many years. Many
reference books are printed in revised editions
and previous editions may be weeded, exception
is any edition that supplements rather than
replaces an older edition.

y. Audiovisual Materials / Electronic Resources

 Non-print media shall be weeded on a
regular schedule just like print materials,
although it can be harder to judge content
and quality without spending a great deal
of time watching or listening to each item.

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