[Publib] RE: Cataloging Advanced Reader Copy (ARC)

[Nann Blaine Hilyard]

We do not have a *policy* about ARCs.   We just don't add them; in fact, I don't think we'd ever consider it.

IMO it is unethical for public libraries to add them to circulating collections.   I think the only time they should be cataloged is if they are part of an academic collection that seeks to have all the 'variant' editions of an author's work or for a similar scholarly reason.

Nann
@the library in Zion, Illinois


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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Ainslie, Karen [kainslie at library.IN.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:09 PM
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Subject: [Publib] Cataloging Advanced Reader Copy (ARC)


Publibbers:

Do you or should you catalog ARC (advanced reader copy) into your library collection and circulate the items?

Please reply with responses on policies on the cataloging or prohibition of cataloging of advanced reader copy into an ILS.

Thank you for your help with this.

Karen Ainslie
Public Library Consultant
Indiana State Library/Library Development Office
315 West Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1938
IN Toll Free (800) 451-6028
Fax 317-232-0002
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