Deselection of Library Materials

Materials that no longer fit the stated mission and service priorities of the library will be withdrawn from the collection. This may include materials that are damaged, that include obsolete information, or that have not been used within a reasonable period of time.

Decisions will be based on accepted professional practice, such as those described in The CREW Method (continuous review, evaluation and weeding), and the professional judgment of the library director or designated staff. When necessary, local specialists will be consulted to determine the continued relevance and reliability of materials.

Items withdrawn from the collection will be disposed of in accordance with local law, which permits discarding worn, dirty, or dangerously outdated material into the trash, recycling, or transfer to the Friends of the Chappaqua Library for sale. No withdrawn items may be sold or given directly to individuals or groups; however, items that do not sell in the Friends sale may be transferred to other nonprofit organizations or placed in a “free books” area for anyone to take. Discarded magazines and newspapers may be given to other area libraries or social service agencies or recycled at the discretion of the library director.

Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: October 19, 2010