Dear LIS Forum Member, We request your views, feedback and suggestions for the following: The Library of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai has over a period accumulated 50000+ bound volumes of about 600+ print journals (maths, physics and theoretical computer sciences) stored in the compact mobile racks. Of which, we have also got perpetual access rights to over 40000 volumes. We have taken a policy that we no longer bind journal issues for which we have perpetual access. In view of this and severe space constraints to store bound volumes, we are exploring options for weeding out of the bound volumes of journals. Unfortunately, there is no library weed out policy under general financial rules of government as we are a government funded institution. In the absence of established guidelines by any government agencies, are there any ways by which we can weed out library bound volumes of journals?. This is to request you to kindly share your views, suggestions and any guideline documents for library weed out policy. I also request you to kindly share your experience if you have undertaken such weed out of library materials including books etc. Thank you. With kind regards, Pandian ----- M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian@imsc.res.in Website https://library.imsc.res.in ========================================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.