Materials which no longer fit the stated service roles 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Library will be withdrawn from the collection.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
practice, such as those described in The CREW Method, and the
professional judgment of the Library director or designated staff.
When necessary, local specialists will be consulted to determine the
continued relevance and reliability of materials.
Titles lost or damaged are considered for replacement. Titles are not
necessarily replaced by exactly the same item. They may be replaced by
others which are considered to be superior.
Items withdrawn from the collection will be disposed of in
accordance with local law, which permits discarding into the trash,
recycling of paper, or transfer to the Friends of the Mae S. Bruce
Library for sale. No items may be sold or given directly to
individuals or groups. Discarded magazines and newspapers may be given
to other area libraries or social service agencies at the discretion
of the Library director.
Approved by the Library Advisory Board –July, 2007
Approved by the Santa Fe City Council –July, 2007
