Desenvolvimento e implementação de uma política de desbaste

Abstract

If libraries refuse to provide adequate information to community needs, they probably will compromise its existence as a social organization, a situation comparable to that of bookshelves crammed with books, but without the desired content. The aim of this study was to develop a system for developing and implementing a policy of weeding. The research methods used were a literature search and document analysis, data were collected, concepts and theories of Collection Development Process, and collection activities: selection, acquisition, evaluation, conservation and weeding. As a result the proposal was prepared for the systematic development and implementation of a policy of weeding in university libraries, which comprises a set of activities and tools. We conclude that the result reached may contribute to the literature in the area of Collection Development Process, especially for weeding activity, initiating further discussions on the subject and helping information workers to perform weeding activities in university libraries, more rational and appropriate informational demands and resources in your community.