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Join Sustainable Shelves Program
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Weeded books are picked up at no cost
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Library is credited 30 days after receipt of books
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Establish preferred weeding process
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Weed the collection
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Dollars from weeded collection benefit library and community
How does it work?
  • Library provides Baker & Taylor with weed list
  • List is valued and categorized into two groups (resale and recycle)
  • Library weeds books
  • Baker & Taylor arranges pick up of books at no cost
  • Library is credited for collection within 30 days of receipt
Benefits:
  • A simple, flexible process for libraries to get Baker & Taylor credit for weeded books quickly
  • Books that are not suited for resale are responsibly recycled
  • Save valuable staff time not managing book sales or researching donation options
  • Generate additional funds for your library while maintaining a vibrant, circulating collection

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How do Libraries Further Development?
Collection
Keep your collection relevant and circulating
Conservation
Reduce your library’s environmental impact
Community
Reinvest in your library and impact outreach and literacy in your community

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