Inventory Importance and Best Practices

Are the library staff struggling to find picklist items? Patrons disappointed when they can’t find an item on your shelves that the catalogue says should be available? Do you have a ton of Fast-Add/On the Fly items in your collection that patrons won’t learn about unless they come into the …

Ordering Against Future Allotment

Thanks to everyone for using up this years’ allotment funds before the recommended cut-off date of September 30th! After the June 2022 Parkland Libraries Council (PLC) meeting Parkland created an ordering process for physical items that will allow libraries to order items, with allotment funds, regardless of their publication date. …

Weeding Importance and Best Practices

Weeding is a crucial part of any collection maintenance program. Weeding involves removing outdated, unused, or worn-out items so that current, useful, and visually appealing materials are easily seen and accessed. It is especially important for a nonfiction collection to have information that is current and accurate; the community should …