[ILL-L] return address labels

[Kathy Britt]

We are considering eliminating our procedure of including return address 
labels.  As lenders, we have noted that most libraries return our 
materials with their own labels, so including a return label is an added 
step for processing both outgoing loans and incoming returns (when the 
book is returned, we have to remove the unused label).  When over 90% of 
libraries do not use the label provided, it seems unnecessary to provide 
a label in all of our loans, when only 10% are used.  Our return address 
is on our book band, so that could conceivably be cut out and used as a 
return shipping label if needed.  We would also be willing to send out a 
supply of return labels for libraries that want them.

Kathy
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Kathy Britt
ILL Lending Coordinator
Emory University Woodruff Library

Sue Gagnon wrote:
> I am also finding that fewer libraries are including a return address
> label.  Why have some libraries stopped sending them?  This morning I
> returned five books and had to make a label for each one.  This is time
> consuming.  I like it when libraries include a return address label.
> What do others think?
>
> Sue
>  
> Susan E. Gagnon
> Interlibrary Loan Specialist
> Geisel Library - ILL
> Saint Anselm College
> sgagnon at anselm.edu
> 603-641-7303
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of April Younglove
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 11:05 AM
> To: Interlibrary Loan Listserv
> Subject: RE: [ILL-L] banning paperwork?
>
> I only receive return address labels with a few of the books that we
> borrow, and bookstraps frequently do not include either a symbol or a
> return address for the lending institution (and typically the paperwork
> does).  Also, the paperwork helps me keep track of the books that we
> currently have out. I would vote not to get rid of it.
>
> April Younglove
> Technical Services Specialist
> Linfield College, Portland Campus Library
> 503-413-7448
> ayoungl at linfield.edu
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Document Delivery
> Sent: Fri 1/11/2008 6:31 AM
> To: Interlibrary Loan Listserv
> Subject: [ILL-L] banning paperwork?
>  
>  
> Do you think we should ban paperwork except for book straps and return
> address labels? The paperwork seems to duplicate what's on the book
> strap. Just an idea, Ed.
>
> Edward Helmrich
> ILL Office
> Ryan Library
> Iona College VXI
> 914-633-2352 
> docdelivery at iona.edu
>
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