Lecture 7 + Readings

Question 1

What is a circulation system?

Answer 1

It records the lending and return of materials.

Question 2

How long are the loan periods of a library?

Answer 2

Based on type of material, level of demand and the category of the borrower.

Question 3

How long is the registration period for a user?

Answer 3

Public: calendar year (Jan-Dec); Academic: academic year (Sept-Aug).

Question 4

When books are put on a reserve shelf, how are they marked?

Answer 4

With a large sticker or distinctive book jackets.

Question 5

What does “fine free” mean?

Answer 5

It refers to late fees, not to damage or lost books.

Question 6

What step is crucial before initiating a ILL request?

Answer 6

Item verification. Must gather info like author, title, ISBN #.

Question 7

How common are ILLs in public libraries?

Answer 7

Less common. Less research based focus now and more on other material. Publication date, copyright & licensing may affect sharing of material.

Question 8

How common are ILLs in academic libraries?

Answer 8

Common for research purposes. Some databases have restrictions for electronic resources.