[ILL-L] contemplating a change: no due date on WRS

[Robinson, Arthur]

I have a very low-tech solution.  I keep track of ILLs on a spreadfsheet, which I sort to keep track of due dates (and many other things, including the "rule of 5").  If a library says "No renewals," I type that it in the note column, and also boldface the due date so I know we can't renew the book.  (I also boldface the due date when we've renewed the book, so when I sort due dates, I know whether or not we can request renewal.)

 

This works for us, but we usually borrow about 800 items a year.  If you borrow 800 a day, I can see that might be a problem.

 

Arthur Robinson (GLG)


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Subject: Re: [ILL-L] contemplating a change: no due date on WRS



Is there a way to auto-deflect renewals to say "no", for non-renewals libraries?  Either in worldcat or whatever other system you are using?

I rarely check paperwork that's stamped no renewals (sorry) before trying to renew something.  I try to remember to check the paperwork but don't always remember.  If I get a "no" back, I just tell that to the patron.  I don't know how large libraries are expected to check paperwork before every single renewal.


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