Hi Barbara,
We do not have a book drop, but we have a HIGHLY limited and
selective circulation policy. We do not install a book drop in the
interest of better preserving our collection. Ray Anne
Ray Anne Lockard
Head, Frick Fine Arts Library
University Library System
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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A book should be a ball of light in one's hands.
Ezra Pound
On Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Barbara Prior wrote:
> Hello everyone!
>
> We would like to install a book drop for our art library. We are concerned
> about potential damage to our collection, however, given the unique
> characteristics of art books (i.e., they are large, heavy, on glossy paper,
> odd formats and materials, you-know-what-I-mean).
>
> So I'm seeking the wisdom of other art librarians. Are their book drops
> available that are better suited for art books? Are there other art
> libraries who have had problems with book drops? Successes?
>
> Our use follows the rhythm of the academic calendar, so at times our return
> rate is very high. Have others in similar situations found book drops esp.
> helpful or problematic?
>
> Thanks for any and all advice; I will summarize the responses I receive for
> the list.
>
> Barbara
>
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> Barbara Q. Prior
> Head, The Clarence Ward Art Library
> Oberlin College
> Allen Art Building
> 91 North Main Street
> Oberlin, OH 44074-1193
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