Circulation Procedures In Academic Libraries

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“Libraries vary greatly in the way they handle registration.” Bearing this in mind, discuss how the registration process is handle process is treated in: Academic library Special Library Public Library School Library In your discussion, include any allowance made by each library type for patron who would not normally qualify for registration. Libraries of all types and sizes perform the fundamental roles of acquiring, storing and disseminating information to their users. Accurate records of the number of users assist library administrators to track the resources used and can help assist in planning how to provide both staff and resources. As a result, it is imperative that the library, be it public, special, school or academic, register its users. The process may differ across library types however the end result is the same: registration allows users to borrow materials from the library. Normally, a card is presented to the client upon completion of the registration. It this card is lost, a fee is usually charged for replacement. By completing and signing, the client agrees to adhere to the rules and regulations of the library. It is important that library users register for several reasons, primary among them are that it provides an identification for the user wishing to charge out materials, for statistical purposes that aids in planning for resources with staffing and it identifies persons who have a right to use the library or borrow materials (Evans et al. p. 222) So how does the registration process differ in the various types of libraries? The academic library is established to meet the needs of the students, faculty and staff of its parent body. At the time of employment, faculty and staff member receive identification cards which come with library privileges. The student may use either the identification issued at the time of entry

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