Collection Weeding (Deselection) Record

A library form to document items selected for weeding/deselection, the criteria used, disposition decisions, and approval for collection development records.

Record Details

• Record Date
• Submitted By
• Department or Branch
• Collection Area

Item Identification

• Item Title
• Author or Creator
• Item Identifier
  Enter an accession number, barcode, call number, or other local identifier.
• Format

Weeding Criteria

• Weeding Criteria
• Circulation Count
  Number of checkouts or uses in the review period.
• Last Circulation Date
• Condition Summary
  Briefly describe the item's physical condition, if applicable.
• Currency Assessment
  Explain why the content is current, outdated, or superseded.

Disposition and Review

• Disposition
• Replacement Planned?
• Replacement Notes
  Show only if a replacement is planned.
• Review Notes
  Add any additional context, exceptions, or policy references.

Approval and Attestation

• Approved By
• Approval Date
• Attestation