Library and Information Technician LIT104 Lecture Notes - Magnetic Stripe Card, Interlibrary Loan, Special Library
26 Jan 2013
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The primary purpose of a circulation system is to enable a library to lend materials. To do this, the circulation system must be able to create links between the things the library owns (represented in an ils by item records) and the library"s clients (represented in an ils by patron records). Circulation is governed by policies (set by the library, e. g. who is allowed to borrow material, borrowing periods and limits) and procedures (how those policies are implemented). It is important that policies and procedures are implemented fairly and consistently. Operations included in circulation include: patron registration, check out and renewals, check in, over dues, fines and bills, holds, special circulation types, such as reserve collections (academic libraries), homebound customers, and interlibrary loans. Not permissible to ask for health card but may accept it if offered: customer is generally given a barcoded card.
