The Grace Hall Memorial Library has been weeded! The library director, Paula Long, wanted the collection weeded before they take on the process of conversion to an automated cataloging system. She is also great at coming up with displays and now has more room for that too! In the course of 4 visits to Grace Hall, more than 700 books were weeded. Those materials will go into their book sale in 'the little red schoolhouse' later this year. Paula did a great job of preparing library patrons before the weeding project was started but still had to field some questions. Patrons were surprised more than anything, but some were concerned with how materials were going to be replaced....especially non-fiction. With internet access available at the library, patrons were thinking 'digitally'! When I was just about ready to leave on my last day, Paula told me that she was really glad the project was finished and was thankful to have help! Library directors can easily become attached to their collections, and Paula was happy to have a Circuit Rider do the difficult part for her after we both decided on weeding criteria. It was a pleasure to spend some time at the Grace Memorial Library! It's a comfortable and friendly space with a dedicated Library Director and wonderful volunteers!
AJ Cole
Circuit Rider
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