Chris, I'd be interested in seeing a workshop like this! (I'm not worried
about the UMN map library, so just on general principle.) I'm not sure how
much the construction of a legacy plan would involve us catalogers, but we
would be up to our ears in the implementation.
-Laura
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On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 12:28 PM Christopher Thiry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> All,
>
> I would like to lead a panel discussion or even a workshop at the upcoming
> WAML (Western Association of Map Libraries) meeting in Vancouver, BC,
> August 9-12 (https://waml.org/conferences/waml-2023/) regarding massive
> weeding projects/concepts of a map collection.
>
> We can all point to examples of map collections that have been gutted when
> a map librarian leaves. The moment that person leaves, the powers that be
> decides the map collection must be downsized 50%, 60%, 70%, or even 90%.
>
> How should we, as librarians in charge of map collections, put a plan in
> place so that a massive weeding project is done with forethought & care?
> If a massive cull needs to be done, can we be given the dignity of doing
> it ourselves. After all, we're the ones who know these collections the
> best—what is important, well-used, unique.
>
> We all have been to sessions about collection development but what about
> collection destruction?
>
>
> Would any of you find this panel discussion/workshop helpful or even
> interesting?
>
> Who wants to work with me on this?
>
> Many thanks. Yours in maps,
>
> *Christopher J.J. Thiry*
>
> *Map & GIS Librarian*
> *Academic Outreach Coordinator*
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