The Ridgefield Library staff stays current with trends in the maintaining of library collections to meet the standards of its users, both in terms of content and physical quality, as well as access and delivery. To that end, we continuously assess the collection regarding typical use or damage. Items are evaluated for possible repair, replacement, or deselection.
Water Damage?
Mold?
Vinegar smell?
Marked up?
Torn pages?
Missing Parts?
Box broken?
Mystery stains or stickiness?
New edition replaces old editions
Accuracy of information
Publication dates and updated research
Diversity and inclusion considerations
Stereotypes or outdated language
Organization and category-is this book in the right place to be found by patrons? Would it be better in a different section?
Each title that needs maintenance by the Collection Maintenance Department must be labelled and put on appropriate shelf.
Copy marked for deselection to Collection Maintenance Department
Order new copy
Circulation reports-2x a year
Repackaging-rebox, relabel
Organizing-sleeve, replace component containers or bags, elastic band
Poor condition
Missing Pieces
Always replace
Dice, figures, and other easily substituted game components
Contact publisher or manufacturer for distinct game pieces that are needed for game play that cannot be easily substituted
If pieces cannot be replaced or are cost-prohibitive, consider for deselection