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Some library evaluation methods include the checklists method, circulation and [[interlibrary loan]] statistics, [[citation analysis]], network usage analysis, vendor-supplied statistics and faculty opinion. Therefore, without an ongoing weeding program, a collection can quickly age and become difficult to use.
 
However, in order to have a continuous weeding program, a method called continuous review, evaluation and weeding is used. This method makes it easier to routinely remove [[outdated]] and unused materials from the collection while also learning where the collection has gaps or it needs new items.
 
===Selection vs. censorship===