De-Selection of Materials

Last Reviewed and Approved: June 21, 2023

Materials that no longer fit within the stated mission of the library will be withdrawn from the collection.  This may include materials that are damaged, include obsolete information, or are no longer used. Decisions will be based on accepted professional practices and the professional judgement of the library director, children’s librarian, or designated staff.

Items withdrawn from the collection will be disposed of in several ways. The preferred method will be to sell the items with the profit from the sale going to the library.  Items might also be given to patrons, local community groups or charities.  As a last resort they will be recycled.