Habits of highly effective weeding teams and their role in the circular economy: UWSP Library, University of Nebraska Love Library, Better World Books, & Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, Inc.”

Abstract

As renovation and large scale weeding projects are on the rise, academic librarians are faced with planning these projects while navigating restrictive policies on the handling of discarded books. Join representatives from the Love Library at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University Library at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Better World Books as we outline specific innovative steps to streamline the process, decrease weeding fatigue and remove barriers such as "surplus only" policies to find a reuse option that has a more positive impact on society, the environment, and global literacy.

The session includes a brief overview from both libraries providing clever and unique solutions to challenges with budget cuts and internal process followed by an engaging discussion with the audience. Session attendees are offered a weeding planning tool as well as step-by-step instructions on approaches that worked for the libraries.