No. We don’t have to do any of that. Good grief. 

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From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Jesse Shirtz via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 11:39:01 AM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Requirements for disposal of weeded books
 
Hello,

Does anyone else have to jump through these hoops to remove items from their collection? Could any libraries required to do any of the following (or something similar) please email me the specifics of them? I'd be happy to compile the results and share. Thank you!

  1. Submit a list of weeded items to a governing body (Council, Board, etc.) for approval prior to disposal.
  2. Place weeded/approved items on bid/make them for sale prior to disposal.

I'm trying to find anyone who's process is similar to ours: Items weeded from collection, itemized list sent to City Council monthly to be declared surplus, items placed on bid (like a silent auction), placed for sale, or sent to a company like Sustainable Shelves, remainder recycled/given away.

Thank you!
Jesse



Jesse Shirtz

(she/her)
Library Director
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
317 N. Main Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-486-4381
www.ishpeminglibrary.info

Chair
Great Lakes Great Books Award
Michigan Reading Association