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Treasure or white elephant?

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    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1970
    PubMed
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    Small libraries face challenges with donated older books. Evaluate each gift

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    Area of Science:

    • Library Science
    • Information Management

    Background:

    • Small libraries often receive unsolicited gifts of older books.
    • Assessing the value and relevance of these donations presents a recurring challenge.
    • Existing collection development policies may not adequately address gift appraisal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance for small libraries on evaluating and managing donated older materials.
    • To help librarians determine the suitability of gifts for their collections.
    • To offer strategies for discarding or selling unwanted items responsibly.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the longevity and value of different book types (textbooks, monographs, historical texts).
    • Consideration of factors such as subject matter, condition, and institutional relevance.

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  • Review of best practices for collection management and deaccessioning.

    • Main Results:

    • Textbooks rapidly lose value, while monographs, history, and biography possess longer-term relevance.
    • Ephemeral materials and publications about the institution itself hold significant historical value.
    • The physical condition of a book is a critical factor in its retention value.

    Conclusions:

    • Libraries must carefully evaluate gift materials based on collection needs and long-term utility.
    • A systematic approach is necessary to manage donations, distinguishing between retention, sale, or disposal.
    • Awareness of potential pitfalls in selling donated items is crucial for ethical and effective management.