Discusses weeding as part of the school library collection-building process. Topics addressed include criteria for making weeding decisions, including copyright date, last date of use, physical appearance, and timeliness; meeting students' needs; weeding audiovisual materials; and developing a plan for weeding. A sidebar describes special…

Discusses the criteria for selection by teacher librarians and the innovative resource evaluation process undertaken by the Aboriginal Studies Project team in Western Australia that was created to ensure access to Aboriginal Studies programs by children in Australian schools. (Author/LRW)