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In 2008, the University of Louisville’s (UofL) Ekstrom Library printed reference collection numbered almost 30,000 volumes. Copious collecting and sparse weeding built up the collection during the era before the Internet. There had been considerable reluctance to address its more outdated sections due to competing priorities and inertia. A change of leadership as well as the recognition of changing use patterns had lessened the need for such a large collection. In 2011, three librarians began a title-by-title review process that resulted in an 86% reduction of the reference collection by 2014. This article describes that process, summarizes the results, and discusses the benefits and disadvantages of this approach. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Part II. Presents selected bibliography related to reference sources published by Charles Bunge in the United States. Includes `Current Reference Books'; `The Reviewing of Adult Reference Materials for General libraries' and `If I Had to Choose.'

Part I. Presents selected bibliography related to the reference environment published by Charles Bunge in the United States. Includes `Beliefs, Attitudes, and Values of the Reference Librarian'; `Strategies for Updating Knowledge of Reference Resources and Techniques'; `Planning Goals, and Objectives for the Reference Department.'