Monograph Deselection Project

Deselection is the withdrawal of materials from the library collection to maintain a collection that satisfies the mission of Shepherd University and serves the research and current informational needs of the university and community. This process is an essential part of collection development. A collection evaluation procedure has been developed drawing on American Library Association principles, collection development policies of other academic institutions, and other appropriate sources.

• Please click on the link below to peruse the items slated for deselection.
• All items are being considered for deselection due to meeting the following criteria:
  • Items published over ten years ago.
  • Items with low circulations ≤ 3.
• Mark in the "deselect" column:
  • Yes (Y) to deselect 
  • No (N) for retention
• Feedback is allowed on the Excel Worksheet.
• Justify the retention of the item in the note section, i.e., will be used in class and which semester/year, etc.
• Please note: 1/1/1901 in the "Last Circulation Date" column is the default date for items that do not have any record of circulating.

                 Link to List of Items on Review Below