Ep. 210 Weeding Together: The Collection Crew Approach with Len Bryan

You can now use the survey link below AND text us your feedback via Buzzsprout with this link right here!!Sunshine and Stories Episode 210: Weeding Together: The Collection Crew Approach with Len Bryan Episode Summary: Join Suzi Tonini as she talks with Len Bryan, Partner of Library Services at Cherry Creek Schools, about transforming weeding from a dreaded solo task into an empowering collaborative experience. Len shares his innovative "collection crew" model, the "ugly weed" method for visual weeding, and why building relationships should come before touching a single book in a new library.   Outline: 00:56 - Why weeding creates "The Great Library Divide" 06:23 - The collection crew concept: collaborative weeding  10:01 - The "ugly weed" method: visual scanning techniques  14:20 - Logistics that matter 21:03 - Communication strategies 25:20 - Why new librarians should focus on relationships first  28:18 - Weeding wins Resources: Collection Crew Invitation for Principals (Cherry Creek Schools Library Services) Collection Crew Process (Cherry Creek Schools Library Services) Curate Shared Foundations Book (book available from ALA) FAQs for Weeding Libraries (Cherry Creek Schools Library Services) Weeding: Essential Library Collection Maintenance (slide deck presentation) Weeding: Essential Library Best Practices (Cherry Creek Schools slide deck presentation)  "Weeding: The Great Library Divide, Embracing Collection Maintenance with Enthusiasm"  (Knowledge Quest blog post) The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-by-Shelf Guide, Second Edition (book available from ALA) Contact Len Bryan: [email protected] Follow Len on Bluesky Tell us what you think!If you give us a listen, please let us know what you think by completing a short feedback survey for this episode.  CSL projects like this one are funded in part by the Grants to States program administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Colorado State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, or the U.S. Government.