[Publib] bestsellers

[Rachel Beerthuis]

Hello all,
I am trying to do some research into how different libraries handle bestsellers. Here are my questions:

How many copies do you purchase of fiction and nonfiction? 
Are patrons permitted to put holds on them? 
How long is the checkout period (the same as other books or shorter)?
How are they displayed?

Currently our patrons are not able to put holds on bestsellers and the checkout period is the same although overdue fines are slightly more. We also post the list and display pictures of the book covers. However we have recently had complaints at having the covers displayed when we do not have the books in. 

Any help would be appreciated.

Rachel

Rachel L. Beerthuis
Reference Librarian
Central Library
298 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757.410.7136
rbeerthu at chesapeake.lib.va.us