The visual guide

Are the pages brown & ugly?

Are the images dated?

Is the layout clean & interesting?

What about colour?

Is it beyond repair or just plain ugly?

Does it have mould? Instant disposal!

Is it passé?

Is it too old to be useful?

Does it support the curriculum?

Does it cater to student interest?

Is there bias or prejudice?

Is it outdated before printing?

Can it be accessed in another, more attractive means?

Has it been superceded?

Is it of local or historical significance?

Is there a newer edition or another format?

Last date of borrowing?

Is it worn out from overuse? Reorder?

Can they go the classroom for cut ups?

Can you give to a book fair?

Do others really need your throw aways?

Is this the only option for most?

School libraries are not archival centres

Shelves should only be 75-85% full

Weed regularly, put it in your schedule.

Emotions! Keep them out of the equation