[Publib] Displaying Reserved Items

[Mary Soucie]

Natalie,Several libraries in our area provide self pickup of holds. When we
implemented it at my previous library patrons responded favorably. We
wrapped the item in a paper and wrote patron's last name, first initial down
the spine. I know other libraries that do a combination of library card
number and phone number. We didn't have any problems with people taking
other patron's books or looking to see who had what checked out.

I hope to implement this in the future at my new facility, along with self
checkout. They go hand-in-hand nicely.

Good luck!

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Natalie Morgan <morgan at boernelibrary.org>wrote:

>    Hi All,
>
> We’re building a new library, and as part of the planning process we’ll be
> providing space for our reserved items. I personally am not excited about
> them being put out in the public for a self-service type of display because
> of privacy issues. Can any of y’all tell me how you do your reserves, if
> indeed they’re in a public space? Am I crazy to be too worried about the
> privacy issue? Thanks for any help you can send our way!
>
> *Natalie Morgan
> Assistant Library Director*
>
> *Boerne Public Library
> Boerne, TX*
> **
>
>
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Have a great day!

Mary

Mary J. Soucie, MLIS
Library Director
Three Rivers Library District
Channahon/Minooka IL
25207 W Channon Dr     PO Box 300
Channahon IL  60410
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