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Welcome to the 52nd BETH annual conference on the topic of sustainability in European theological libraries! We are delighted to welcome you to the BETH Conference 2024, nested against the breath-taking backdrop of Sarajevo – a city renowned for its rich history and stunning landscapes, providing an inspiring setting for discussions on sustainability.
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Retaining the Dignity of Books by Their Disposal
Friday September 20, 2024 3:00pm - 3:15pm CEST
Gazi Husrev-beg's Library
My presentation has to do with the granting of dignity to books during their lifetime. We developed a process that enables us to grant books a holistic dignity. Here are the Twelve Principles of Shelfreading:
  1.  Check on a daily basis the Return Trolley for returned items within your assigned area and return them on their respective shelves. 
  2. Check the appearance, arrangement, and alignment of your entire assigned area on a daily basis.
  3.  Check the sequence of the call number or signature. Report in Ontime the range that you accomplish in any given shift. 
  4. Check the condition of the book both external (damage in the spine or cover or jacket, multiple barcodes) and internal (tearings, markings in pencil or pen, highlightings). There are three possible scenarios: a. Book does not need repair but it has markings or highlightings: i. In this case, erase all erasable markings without further damaging the book ii. On a sticky note specify the pages you have erased, inform about unerasable markings remaining and request that the annotations be entered in the data record. b. Books need repair. Does not have markings or highlightings i. Place the book on the shelf behind the front counter in the „To Be Repaired“ area. c. The book needs repair and it has also markings and or highlightings i. Firstly erase all erasable markings withouth furtherly damaging the book ii. On a sticky note specify the pages you have erased, inform about unerasable markings remaining and request that the annotations be entered in the data record. iii. Have the book be repaired. Proceed exactly as in Point „b“ above: Place the book on the shelf behind the front counter in the „To Be Repaired“ area.) iv. On an additional sticky note ask the repairer to place the book in the „Tp Be Repaired“ area. 
  5. Check the cleanliness (presence of dust) of the book and of the shelf.
  6. Check for missing books and update the Missing Books List (Excel).
  7. Check Spacing and make space by shifting if necessary
  8. Analysis: Is the book relevant to the section where it is classified? It the content current or outdated? Based on your analysis check online if there are updated versions. https://beth.eu/?gf_page=print-entry&fid=60&lid=2091%2C2088%2C2085%2C2082%2C2079%2C2076%2C2073%2C2067%2C2064%2C2046%2C2043&
  9. Establish a communication channel with the instructor(s) and ask for their educated opinion. 10. Present your findings to the library director. Make an educated suggestion as to whether the book should be weeded out altogether or if an updated version should be procured. 11. If weed out, submit the book for possible sale as a duplicate. 12. If deemed not worth for sale because of condition or content, process the item for recycling. In case of sensitive or high sentimental value, have it be kept in honoured storage
Speakers
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Paul Cervantes

Librarian, Friedensau Adventist University
Friday September 20, 2024 3:00pm - 3:15pm CEST
Gazi Husrev-beg's Library
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