Our Reference collection is currently being weeded extensively across all three branches. As the librarian managing the Reference collection, I have a goal to update the collection to include resources that are current and a reflection our community and library users. It is important to me that we offer local and regional resources that may be of interest to the general public that visits our libraries.
As most staff probably are aware, our Reference areas are rarely referred to in the library by staff or our users. Many patrons visit the library to physically check out books to take home and read or are searching for e-resources.
After many considerations, I have decided to weed many titles and volumes due to lack of use and being outdated resources. Within the next few months you may a see big difference in the number of items remaining in our Reference collection at all three branches.
I am open to any suggestions or feedback regarding our Reference collection. Please contact Amber with any concerns at amber.covington@rowancountync.gov.
