[Publib] bestseller service

[Sally Tornow]

Hi,
  Our non-holdables only go out for a week and have a stiffer penalty for being late - that's how we explain the availability.  We buy 1 copy for every three holds and initially buy hot titles on guesswork - a new hot item will be 3 non-holdables and 5 holdables, or 2+3, or 5+7 - it just depends on our gut feeling about the 'hotness.'  We are fortunate in having a generous material budget.
   
  Sally. MLS
   
  Whatever you are, be a good one - A. Lincoln 


Melissa Rice <mrice at frankfortlibrary.org> wrote:
  Hello,

I am gathering information on guidelines and "best practices" from libraries 
who purchase multiple copies of books that are not "holdable". We currently 
do not offer this service. By not holdable, I mean that these are copies of 
bestsellers and hot titles that are on shelf and available to patrons who 
walk into the library. What is your formula for purchasing holdable copies 
vs. non-holdable, i.e. for every 3 holds, purchase 2 copies and 1 
non-holdable? Also, how do you handle questions from patrons who are #15 on 
the reserve list and want to know why there are 2 copies of that title 
sitting on the shelf?

Thank you,

Melissa

Melissa Rice
Head of Adult Services
Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815.534.6177
www.frankfortlibrary.org 

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