[ILL-L] Slightly odd question

[Nora Allred]

We would say in-use or on-loan.

Nora

Melissa Jackson wrote:
> Hi everyone!
>
> It's Friday, and that means I start wondering about odds and ends in ILL while my brain gets ready for the weekend.  :)  I've got a situation that's popped up a few times that I'm not sure how to answer, and thought I'd ask what you guys do.
>
> Library A asks for a book.  We have two copies, one in Special Collections and one that circulates.  The circulating copy is checked out. How do we answer the request?  Do we say "In Use or On Loan", or do we say "Non circulating"?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know.  All answers greatly appreciated.  
>
>
> Melissa Jackson
> ILL Librarian
> melissa.jackson at armstrong.edu
>
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Nora Allred
Head, Access Services
J. Robert Van Pelt Library
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
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