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Unit 10: Circulation Section

Dummy: Dummy refers to a substitute of the original. Notes
Flyleaf: It is a blank page in the front or the back of a book.
Gate Register: A register kept at the entrance of a library wherein visitors write their names,
address, time of visit, etc., with their signature.
Holds: Holds are the books that are kept on reserve for users, which have already been issued.
Inventory: It is a detailed list of materials in a library.
Patron: Patrons are the users or clientele of a library.

Property Counter: A counter at the entrance to a library where visitors can deposit those
belongings that are not allowed into the library.

10.8 Review Questions

1. Explain the circulation section in a library.

2. What is the aim of circulation work? Also state the scope of circulation work.
3. Describe the functions of circulation section of the library.
4. Explain the registration procedure and its importance.

5. Comment on the charging and discharging functions.
6. Define the following terms of the controlling process:
(a) Renewals
(b) Holds
(c) Recalls

(d) Fines or overdue charges
(e) Notifications
7. Discuss the types of circulation sections.

8. What are the factors that the management must consider in planning the circulation process?
9. Describe the charging systems that are widely used in Indian libraries.
10. List the advantages and disadvantages of the charging systems in a tabular form.
11. Explain the charging routine in general.
12. Why is Browne System of Issue and Return mostly used in libraries?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Circulation 2. Entrance/exit gates
3. Registration 4. Hold
5. Renewals 6. sliding scale
7. conscience box 8. reference desk

9. Property care 10. Faculty
11. gate register. 12. Patrons

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