[LIBRARYDIR] Community Borrowers

[Claire Murata]

Hi all,

We don't have many community users, and this year, when we reviewed the
policy, we decided not to check out books to community users. I anticipate
we will review this policy again next year. Thanks, Claire

*Claire Murata, MLIS*
Associate Dean, Library and Learning Resources
she/her
Edmonds College
20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood WA 98036 | edmonds.edu
claire.murata at edmonds.edu | (425) 640-1522

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On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 3:06 PM Howard Fuller via LIBRARYDIR <
librarydir at lists.ctc.edu> wrote:

> We are members of the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate (as is BTC). At WCC
> community members may use the facilities, check out/use any physical
> material, and use reference services. We do not allow community member
> access to our network and therefore they cannot access our electronic
> content. The program as a courier that picks up and delivers material
> between the six participating libraries/library systems. We have community
> members in the library every day. There is no charge for community members.
>
>
>
> From, https://www.wcls.org/whatcom-libraries-collaborate/
>
> “Anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Whatcom
> County may access materials and resources at any of the collaborating
> institutions. You may borrow materials from any participating library and
> return them to any collaborating library or *book return
> <https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=103ln-W0JxwAZP2hyODp7kOMjFqqDsIVo&usp=sharing>* in
> the county. You may access electronic resources and onsite computers.
>
>
>
> You may register for an account at a Whatcom Libraries Collaborate
> location. Borrowing rules may differ, so please contact libraries directly
> with questions about available services.”
>
> -Howard
>
>
>
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> Hello,
>
>
>
> We are looking at our community borrower’s policies and procedures.   I’m
> asking for input on your feelings about your responsibility to provide
> services to the community – beyond your college.  We charge a minimal
> amount (it was $5 and went up to $10 a quarter last week) to get a card.
> There are, of course, limitations on what they can check out, only use
> databases on campus.   We just limited their time in the library to two
> hours a day.  We’ve had a particular patron who is a bit problematic who
> was coming in when we opened and begrudgedly leaving at closing.
>
>
>
> Also, we are wondering what you do about requiring a physical address – as
> this would affect homeless individuals.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Muggs Mills
>
> Department Chair
>
> Skagit Valley College Library
>
>
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