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In order to borrow books and other materials, all users need a library card. The librarian can obtain a list of staff and pupils from the school office to prepare library cards.
The normal length of borrowing depends on the person running the library, but four weeks is the suggested period of loan. The book to be borrowed is stamped two weeks in advance.
Usually, fines are set if users fail to return items on or before the due date. Some items, such as videos or reference-related materials, might be borrowed on an overnight loan.
Using an automated (自动化) system
Details of all pupils and staff using the library are imported on the system. The following suggestions may be helpful in producing library cards for your school:
•The cards should be designed by the students (as a competition) and copied.
•The school logo and the name of the school should be included.
•The cards should be colour-copied or just photo-copied.
•The cards should be bar-coded (条形码).
•Write the users’ names on the cards.
•Go to the borrower records on the system. Find the borrower’s name and scan in the barcode to register the user.
Alternatively, there are reputable companies who produce library cards. Although these may work out more costly, the cards can last for a long time and reduce valuable librarian time.
Checking resources regularly
An annual check of all stock is recommended in order to find out missing resources, and resources to be withdrawn from stock. The latter may be necessary, due to lack of use or because the resource has been damaged beyond repair; alternatively, the information obtained within the resource may have gone out of date or have become culturally insensitive.
