[Publib] Book Drops

[Reed Winterbourne]

Charlotte,

      Although I may not be a director, by all means, repair the book drop 
and leave it open to patrons during the library's open hours.  Aren't we 
here to serve those patrons?  This would seem to be a small concession on 
the part of the staff for a service I'm sure a good percentage of the 
population would appreciate.

     Yes, Mosler, Inc. ceased doing business in August of 2001.  Diebold 
took over most of its assets, but it doesn't look as if they support the 
book drops.  By the way, don't forget that a local metal fabricator/welder 
might well be able to repair the unit.  Just as a local locksmith may also 
be able to fix any locking mechanism.  It's a good chance their work may be 
considerably less expensive than the manufacturer would have been anyway.  
It's something you may wish to consider.

Reed

>I am looking for help from public library directors.
>
>We have a Mosler Book Return - Mosler Depository, Grandview, MO is on
>the front of the depository.  The library was built in 1989 and I
>imagine the book drop is from that year.
>
>The locking bar has worn down and been broken off and patrons are
>forcing it open when the library is open ... this is annoying to the
>staff who have to go out to the bookdrop to retrieve books during the
>day.
>
>I have avoided any professional repair or replacement until now that
>complaints are fairly consistent.
>
>It seems the Mosler Depository or Mosler Dropository has disappeared - I
>can't find any phone number or web site.  I have researched other book
>drops/returns on the web and in catalogs and dimensions, etc. are all
>different.  Our library wall is brick and will necessitate some expense
>to install another book drop.  The staff does not like the idea of a
>drive-up or mailbox-type book return and I am trying to take this into
>consideration.
>
>Does anyone have a suggestion for me?  Does anyone in Missouri know if
>Mosler was bought out by another company?
>
>Thanks,
>Charlotte Rabbitt
>Director
>Bellingham Public Library
>Bellingham, MA 02019

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