Librarians are starting our first comprehensive evaluation of the entire print collection at Penfield Library. This project will result in a significant reduction in the print collection which will make our collection more current, relevant, and inclusive; make our books more accessible by wheelchair, and in preparation for future library renovations.
If you have questions about the project, please contact Kathryn Johns-Masten, Collection Management Librarian or Sarah Weisman, Library Director.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
N- Music and books on music
M - Fine Arts
Q - Science (General)
QA - Mathematics
QB - Astronomy
QC - Physics
QD - Chemistry
QH - Natural History - Biology
QK - Botany
Candidates for removal from the collection will be evaluated using criteria including circulation statistics, condition of the item, and outdated content. We also consider curricular relevance and availability of online access as factors when we decide to withdraw these items.
Current review criteria: Titles with zero to 1 use and with publication dates prior to 2010-2013 (depending on subject area).
Note: Materials purchased during the past 10-13 years (depending on subject area) are excluded from this review.
The community served by the Penfield Library is first and foremost the SUNY Oswego students and employees, and all materials acquired by the library will reflect the needs of this population. We support the resources surrounding and supporting classes to help SUNY Oswego students be successful. Due to space and financial limitations, the library cannot duplicate the collections and services of local public libraries.
The following lists are available until May 3, 2024:
Asia DS 5,714 total titles - 2,833 on review list
Africa DT 2,100 total titles - 1,020 on review list
Oceania (South Seas), Romanies DU-DX 293 total titles - 155 on review list
History of the Americas E 14,515 total titles - 7,249 on review list
History of the Americas F 4,597 total titles - 2,159 on review list
Geography (General). Atlases. Maps, Mathematical geography. Cartography, Physical geography G-GB 1,411 total titles - 817 on review list
Oceanography, Environmental Sciences GC-GE 642 total titles - 320 on review list
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Librarians use a variety of ways to talk about removing items from the colleciton. The following terms all mean the same thing: