[LIBRARYDIR] Stolen items?

[Jennifer Dysart]

Hi Claire, we've had this happen (without the dollar amount as a confounding factor).

Generally we've already deaccessioned the book and replaced it (if we decided to). We have simply stamped the book as withdrawn and given it back to them.

Now if the book is an extremely rare or valuable copy, I imagine that I'd talk to the foundation about reimbursing the patron and taking the book back into our possession. Theoretical.
Jennifer

Jennifer J Dysart
Dean of Library, eLearning, and Media Services
Green River College
Auburn, WA 98092
253-288-3445
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Hi all,

What would you do if someone contacted you and told you they bought an item from a second-hand shop but then realized the item had your library's barcode on it? They ask you what you want to do and they let you know they spent about $90 on it. I know everyone is getting ready for the holiday! Any ideas appreciated!

Claire Murata, MLIS
Associate Dean, Library and Learning Resources
she/her
Edmonds College
20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood WA 98036 | edmonds.edu<http://edmonds.edu/>
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