Collection Evaluation and Maintenance
ANU librarians systematically evaluate campus and online collections to assure they are adequate, relevant to the curriculum, responsive to changing programmatic needs, and appropriately current.
Identification of collection needs may occur through the following:
- Attendance at curriculum development meetings
- New or revised programs or courses
- Recommendations by students or faculty
- Use patterns in circulating materials or online usage
Weeding Criteria
- Age
- Appropriateness for curriculum
- Usability
- Usage statistics
- Quality / Authority