[ILL-L] requests for the same item

[Andrew Shuping]

I'm not aware of a rule or regulation, but the general rule of thumb
at MPOW and others that I've talked to is that if its something that
you'll need multiple times that you purchase the item for your
collection.  When it comes to materials for classes I'd say its even
more important to ask that it become part of the collection since it's
conceivably something that you might let a student borrow if they miss
the class, etc.


Andrew Shuping
Interlibrary Loan/Circulation Services Librarian
Jack Tarver Library (GMU)
Robert Frost - "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned
about life: it goes on."



2009/2/6 Brannan, Joyce <jbrannan at uwa.edu>:
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> We have a faculty member that has requested the same DVD for the second time
> in less than a year.  This time she stated that we should just make copies
> because she will probably need it every year.  I cannot find anything
> concerning how many times a person can request the same item.    It seems to
> violate the spirit of the purpose of Interlibrary Loan, at a minimum, even
> if there is not regulation against it.  We have suggested that she request
> the department include it in their book order.
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> Does anyone know of any regulation concerning this?  How would your
> department deal with it?
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> Joyce A. Brannan
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> Technical Services Librarian
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> Julia Tutwiler Library
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> University of West Alabama
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> Livingston, AL 35470
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> 205.652.3677
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> jbrannan at uwa.edu
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