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Unit 10: Circulation Section
locked box with a slit on top. The total collection for the day is taken out and entered in the cash Notes
book of the library.
All these control activities of recall, fines, etc., can be more complicated if multiple copies,
multiple branches, multiple patrons, varied loan periods for different patron types, media types
are involved. All these activities are dependent upon the library’s ability to send notices to
users. The proper functioning of the notification process largely depends on accurately maintained
user registration files, clearly defined policies of loan periods and fines and finally the response
of the user to the notice itself.
Did u know? An alternative to fine system for late return of books is Conscience Box. This
concept was designed and developed by Dr S R Ranganathan (1959).
Self Assessment
Fill in the blanks:
3. …………………… enables the user to make use of the privileges of the library.
4. The reserves procedure is also known as ............. procedure.
5. ................ represents an extension of the loan period by charging the same item to the same
borrower.
6. There are two most common types of fines, they are straight line and ………………
7. A ………………… is a method by which the defaulters puts the amount of overdue charge
in a locked box with a slit on top.
10.3 Types of Circulation Section
This section will explain the types of circulation sections in a library:
10.3.1 Property Care Counter
Library resources such as books, journals, and electronic materials, etc. are costly and are often
rare. They are for the benefit of not only the present but also for the future members of the
library. Therefore,
One should not write upon, damage, turn down the leaves or mark on any library materials.
Tracing or copying of any is prohibited by copyright policy and users shall be solely
responsible for any violations.
Before leaving the issue counter, member should satisfy himself or herself as to whether
the library material lent to them is in sound condition. If not , they should immediately
bring the matter to the knowledge of the library staff at the issue counter, otherwise, they
are liable to be held responsible for replacing the material or paying such compensation
as calculated by the library.
10.3.2 Reference Desk
The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional
librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections
and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources. Librarians
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