[LM_NET] in-house circulation of textbooks

[Lisa Gonzalez <lgonzalez@VCS.NET>]

Good morning, everyone,

I have a question about in-house circulation of textbooks. Our students purchase 
their own textbooks, but we keep a few copies of each textbook in the library for 
in-house circulation. The problem is that there is such a rush to check out these 
books before and after school, that we literally have students lined up out the 
door and a huge waiting list while all three staff members work on this. My 
estimate is that our staff spends about 3 hours a day checking out textbooks for 
in-house circulation. This takes precious time away from reader's advisory and 
helping students with other tasks.  I'm not yet in the position where I want to 
stop doing this, but I'm looking for ideas on more efficient ways of doing it. Does 
anyone else check out textbooks for in-house circulation? If so, how do you handle 
the rush before and after school. Thanks in advance for all your ideas.

Lisa M. Gonzalez, MLIS
Library Media Specialist
Valley Christian Schools
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
lgonzalez@vcs.net

(408) 513-2426


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