Introducing LibraryLink: Helping Libraries generate revenue from their deaccessioned materials.
Introducing LibraryLink: Helping Libraries generate revenue from their deaccessioned materials.
LibraryLink Weeding Services
Weeding your collection shouldn't mean wasting resources. Zoom Books LibraryLink turns your deaccessioned materials into revenue for your library while ensuring responsible recycling of every item — no sorting required.
Regular weeding is essential for a healthy library collection. Outdated, damaged, or low-circulation materials take up valuable shelf space, make it harder for patrons to find relevant resources, and can even pose preservation risks to surrounding items.
But the question every librarian faces is: what happens to the weeded books?
With Zoom Books LibraryLink, your deaccessioned materials are given a second life. Books with resale value are sold through our marketplace network, generating revenue for your library. Everything else is responsibly recycled through our certified paper recycling partners.
Unlike disposal services that charge fees, LibraryLink generates income from your deaccessioned materials. Books with market value are resold and revenue is returned to your library.
We coordinate pickup directly from your facility. Whether you have a few boxes after a shelf read or pallets from a major weeding project, our logistics team handles it all.
Every item is responsibly handled. Materials without resale value go through certified paper recycling — nothing reaches a landfill. Perfect for libraries with sustainability mandates.
Receive detailed reports showing books resold, materials recycled, revenue generated, and environmental impact metrics. Ideal for board presentations and annual reports.
LibraryLink handles the full spectrum of weeded library materials.
Fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials of all types.
Textbooks, journals, and scholarly publications.
CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and other physical media.
Picture books, early readers, and young adult titles.
Materials in languages other than English.
Bound magazines, serial back-issues, and journals.
Oversized books, atlases, and coffee table volumes.
Large-scale deaccession projects and storage cleanouts.
See how partnering with Zoom Books compares to conventional disposal methods.
| Factor | Traditional Disposal | Zoom Books LibraryLink |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Dumpster or hauling fees | Free — we pay you |
| Revenue | None | Revenue from resold materials |
| Logistics | Staff arranges disposal | Free pickup coordinated by us |
| Environmental | Landfill or unknown | 98% landfill diversion rate |
| Reporting | No tracking | Detailed impact & sustainability reports |
| Staff Time | Sorting, boxing, coordinating | No sorting required — just box and go |
Reach out through our form or call our library specialists. We'll discuss your collection size, weeding timeline, and whether the Unscanned or Scanned program is the best fit.
Pack your weeded books into standard banker boxes or leave them on pallets. No sorting, scanning, or cataloging is needed for our Unscanned program.
Our logistics team schedules pickup at your convenience. We handle everything from small branch pickups to multi-pallet academic library projects.
We process your materials, sell what has market value, and responsibly recycle the rest. You receive payment and a detailed sustainability report.
Most library professionals recommend weeding on a continuous basis rather than in large, disruptive batches. Common triggers include annual shelf reads, space renovations, collection shifts, post-book-sale cleanouts, and strategic collection development reviews.
The American Library Association recommends that libraries weed approximately 5% of their collection annually to maintain relevance and usability.
Libraries commonly use the CREW (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) method or the MUSTIE framework to evaluate materials for deaccession:
This is where most libraries face a gap. Weeded materials traditionally end up in dumpsters, donation bins, or book sales that generate minimal return for significant staff effort. Zoom Books LibraryLink closes that gap by providing a professional, revenue-generating, environmentally responsible destination for every weeded item.
Meet
With extensive experience in book recycling supply chain management, Denise brings proven industry expertise to Zoom Books’ thrift store and nonprofit partnerships. She leads supplier acquisition and logistics coordination across our North American operations, ensuring seamless service for retail partners.
At Zoom Books, Denise specializes in building custom thrift store partnership strategies that help retail partners transform excess inventory into recovered floor space and consistent revenue streams. Her hands-on approach ensures every thrift store partner benefits from optimized logistics and maximum value recovery.
There is no cost for pickup. Zoom Books LibraryLink provides free logistics coordination and pickup for qualifying volumes (minimum 3 boxes). We generate revenue from resold materials and share it with your library.
Not for our Unscanned Program. Simply box your weeded materials and we handle the rest. If you prefer ISBN-level tracking and higher per-item returns, our Scanned Program offers that option.
We accept hardcovers, paperbacks, textbooks, children's books, media (CDs, DVDs), and more. During your initial consultation, we'll discuss any special collections or unusual materials.
As often as you need. Many libraries schedule monthly or quarterly pickups aligned with their weeding cycles. We also handle one-time large projects like renovation cleanouts.
All non-resalable materials are processed through our certified paper recycling partners. Nothing goes to landfill. You'll receive a sustainability report documenting the environmental impact.
Yes. We partner with public, academic, and special libraries across North America. Academic libraries often benefit from our ability to handle large-scale deaccession projects involving thousands of volumes.
Contact our library partnership team for a free consultation. We'll help you find the right program for your collection size and weeding schedule.