[ILL-L] Buy, Not Borrow

[Nathan Hosburgh]

I would be interested in research findings as well as further responses.  We may look into this option as well, particularly in providing services to distance learners.

Nate

From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Dunn
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:57 AM
To: ILL-L at webjunction.org
Subject: [ILL-L] Buy, Not Borrow

We're planning to implement a "Buy, Not Borrow" pilot project at our library and would appreciate hearing from other libraries who have instituted similar programs.  Some of the specific issues we're grappling with at the present include:  criteria used to select books for purchase, adequate processing of the book once received; i.e. simple catalog record with barcode and library stamp vs. full processing of book, and checkout period for item as well as best way to flag when returned by patron.  Though we've done fairly exhaustive research on the topic, we're still in want of specific best practices of other libraries.  Any feedback is appreciated regarding these issues and we welcome comments about the success (or lack of) similar programs.
If you prefer, you can respond directly to me at the address below.  Thank you.

Melanie J. Dunn
Assistant Head of Access Services
Lupton Library
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
melanie-dunn at utc.edu<mailto:melanie-dunn at utc.edu>


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