Weeding Objection Battlecards
Use criteria-based responses to explain weeding decisions to staff, boards, and patrons.
Waste objection Why are you throwing away books when people still need them? A patron sees boxes of withdrawn books. Argue that nobody wants old books. Stewardship line We review condition, accuracy, use, and replacement options so the public shelf stays current and usable; when a withdrawn copy can be reused responsibly, we route it that way. It names criteria and reuse without sounding dismissive. Censorship objection You removed this because you disagree with it. A challenged or controversial item is part of a weeding batch. Debate the item's viewpoint. Criteria line We do not remove materials because of viewpoint.…
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