University of California Library Handbook 1918-1919University of California (1868-1952). Library
History
University of California Library Handbook 1918-1919
University of California (1868-1952). Library
University of California (1868-1952). Library -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
=To call for a book not on open shelves.=--As it has been found
impossible to allow free access to the stack, it is necessary to apply
for books at the Loan Desk. The procedure in drawing a book is as
follows:
A call slip when properly filled out, giving call number, author,
title, name and address of the borrower, should be presented at the
east end of the Loan Desk. An attendant at the desk will procure the
book from the stack or make a report as to its location.
If the book is to be used in the library a white “Library Use Slip”
should be filled out; if for home use a manila “Home Use Slip” is
required. This distinction is important for a book taken out on a
Library Use Slip is overdue if not returned the day issued. A reader
must return books drawn on the Library Use Slip to the Loan Desk before
leaving the library. He will be held responsible for books drawn in his
name so long as his slips remain unclaimed.
=To have a book held.=--A book which is on loan and is desired by
another reader will be reserved on its return if request is made. The
inquirer will be given a postcard which should be filled out and left
with a loan desk attendant. When the book is returned this card will be
mailed notifying the inquirer that the book will be held four days.
=To renew a book.=--A book may be renewed if not in demand by another
reader and if request for renewal is made before it becomes overdue.
To renew a book it is necessary to give the attendant at the Loan
Desk either the book or the call number and the name of the person to
whom the book is charged. Wait until the attendant reports whether or
not the book can be renewed. Misunderstandings occur because a book
cannot be renewed and the borrower has left without waiting to get this
report. A renewal may be made by mail or by telephone but there is less
chance of error when the borrower calls in person. A book which is
overdue will not be renewed and cannot be drawn out again by the same
person until the following day.
RESERVED BOOK ROOM
Books selected by members of the faculty as assigned readings for their
students are known as reserved books and are shelved in the Reserved
Book Room on the ground floor of the library, to the right of the main
entrance. They are grouped on the reserve shelves according to courses
of instruction and a list giving the name of the course and the number
of the case where the books for that course are shelved is posted on
the bulletin board.
An alphabetic author catalogue of the books on reserve, giving their
location by case and shelf, is on file just inside the entrance. If
the desired book is not readily found on the shelves, consult this,
for occasionally the same book is wanted for more than one course, or
there are copies of the same title in different reserves. When class
references are given try this catalogue before asking at the Loan Desk.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account