[Circulation] Shelf reading - change to what items to bring down

[Sam Sharp]

Hi guys!

I want to make some changes to the criteria for which damaged 
books/books with worn labels you should bring down from the stacks while 
shelf reading. We're going to have to prioritize what needs the most 
help because we aren't presently able to fix everything.

First, because we don't currently have someone able to do repairs on 
books, please only bring down books that are seriously falling apart to 
the point that we might consider replacing them.

And second, when it comes to call numbers, please only bring down labels 
where at least one character is entirely illegible or completely worn 
away. If the call number label is very nearly falling off, this would 
also be okay to bring down.

All books in lesser degrees of disrepair will need to remain in the 
stacks for the time being. However, please continue to bring down books 
that are shelved far from where they're supposed to be, as well as any 
books from the 5 Colleges you may find.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

All the best,
Sam

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/Sam Sharp (she/her)
Access Services Associate: Evening Supervisor
Harold F. Johnson Library
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-5475/

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