The Case for Weeding: The Buskerud Bandits’ Contribution to a Knowledge-Based Discarding Practice in Norwegian Public Libraries |
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| Authors: | Jannicke Røgler |
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| Institution: | 1. Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norwayjannicke.rogler@bfk.no |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis article explores discarding and collection development in Norwegian public libraries, based on a local discarding initiative in Buskerud County. It demonstrates how a systematic development project can change the library employees’ practices and have an impact locally, regionally and nationally. Using different cases, the article examines how discarding became part of the professional discourse. The change-work had an action-based, innovative and practical approach based on both theory and empirical evidence. The article also indicates that change-work has best effect with a solid grounding in library management and when numerous initiatives are involved. |
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| Keywords: | organizational development change management discarding collection development public libraries Norway CREW |
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