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“The Big Weed”: Weeding for a Stronger Nursing Collection


 

Laura Killingsworth, MLIS
Nursing Librarian
Mennonite College of Nursing
Illinois State University

Editor’s note: This article is based on a presentation given at the Midwest Chapter/MLA annual meeting in 2023, a recording for which can be found here.

Introduction

In the summer of 2022, the nursing collection at Illinois State University’s Milner Library contained approximately 17,000 items. Concerns about the state of the collection had been raised by both the dean of the college of nursing and the dean of Milner Library. In nursing, having current materials is extremely important, as anything out-of-date is at best unhelpful and, at worst, has the potential to be hazardous or life-threatening. From a librarianship perspective, it is important to critically evaluate the state of collections to ensure they meet the research and curricular needs of their community. As a practical matter, materials need to be regularly reviewed to account for shelf space as well as lower circulation statistics…

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ASHP
 
NICU Primer for Pharmacists, 2nd Edition
 
Author: Holmes , Amy P.

The NICU Primer for Pharmacists, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for pharmacists working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or treating pediatric patients in adult ICUs. Whether you're a student on a neonatal rotation, a resident, or a practicing pharmacist without NICU-specific training, this comprehensive guide provides foundational knowledge to enhance your understanding ...

 
Wolters Kluwer
 
Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles - 3 Volume Set, 5th Edition
 
Editor: Krajbich , Joseph Ivan

Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Joseph Ivan Krajbich, MD, FRCS(C), Michael S. Pinzur, MD, FAAOS, COL Benjamin K. Potter, MD, FAAOS, FACS, and Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP, it discusses the most recent advances and future developments in prosthetic technology with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult ...

 
 Score: 94
American Society for Microbiology Press and Wiley
 
Manual of Clinical Microbiology - 4 Volume Set, 13th Edition
 
Author: Carroll , Karen C.

Revised by a collaborative, international, interdisciplinary team of editors and authors, this edition of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology includes the latest applications of genomics and proteomics and is filled with current findings regarding infectious agents, leading-edge diagnostic methods, laboratory practices, and safety guidelines. This edition also features four new chapters: ...

 
 
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