Considerations Before Implementing MobileCirc for a Deselection Project
Jodene R. Pappas · Index of Texas Archaeology Open Access Grey Literature from the Lone Star State · 2017
In Fall 2014, Steen Library Administration developed a renovation project to repurpose an area for students to use, particularly graduate students. The northwest quadrant of the third floor in the library cleared for the project with materials deselected or shifted. Librarians estimated that about 105,000 volumes (15% of the stacks collection) could be deselected. Deselection is a routine task performed by libraries to create a more relevant and accessible collection for the users they serve. Library faculty use various criteria for each discipline and carefully consider each item. To meet the deadline of September 1, 2015, an efficient method, tool, or workflow was needed. A product called "MobileCirc," was an app that was marketed to allow library staffers to carry with them a streamlined set of circulation, inventory, and shelving features.