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Discard

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To officially withdraw an item from a library collection for subsequent disposal, and to remove from the library catalog all entries which refer to the item. Also refers to an item which has been discarded. Materials are usually discarded when they become outdated or are damaged beyond repair.

See also: weeding.

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