Desfazimento bibliográfico

o descarte de materiais na biblioteca universitária

Abstract

The objective of this experience report is to detail the weeding of bibliographic materials carried out in the university library, with a view to the literature in the area of ​​collection development that focuses on the object of the article. Although the activity of weeding is essential, it is not always carried out due to insecurity and the lack of time of librarians. As time goes by, the information needs of users change, which makes it crucial to review the collection to meet new information needs, since new sources of information emerge, while others become outdated. Therefore, evaluations keep the collection constantly updated and allow new acquisitions for the library. This is a qualitative research, of the experience report type, with a bibliographic survey on the subject. The FCTE library is a sectoral information unit that is part of the SiB-UnB. The study's time frame covers the years 2024 and 2025. The article highlights the importance of the weeding for the balanced growth of the collection, meeting the demands of the information unit's users and obtaining increasingly higher scores in MEC evaluations. It was concluded that the procedure was carried out successfully, because it was carried out with planning and in accordance with all pertinent legal regulations