The Moderator has combined two messages into one message as they all are answers to the Circulation Policies question posted recently. XXXXXMessage 1XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX We circulate mostly everything except rare, expensive or otherwise hard to get items. We have large format scan and print capability so we encourage patrons to make a copy that they keep. Only patrons directly affiliated with the University may check out maps since we can hold them to their fines. I look forward to the responses since I sometimes question circulation even though our policy is to be as accessible as possible. We like to believe that circulation cuts down on theft. ___________________________ Chris Mixon Library Assistant III Cataloging/Government Documents Unit Auburn University Libraries 231 Mell St. Auburn University, AL 36849-5606 Phone: 334-844-1759 Fax: 334-844-1703 E-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.lib.auburn.edu http://www.auburn.edu http://www.nacis.org XXXXXMessage 2XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Here my two cents worth. (I had initially sent my response diretly to Mr. Kawula) We circulate map sheets. Our internal clients have a 3 month loan period with 2 renewals. External clients have a 3 week loan period with no renewal. If the clients are outside the federal government, they must pay a $5.00 loan charge plus taxes and shipping & handling charges if applicable. Our circulation is automated. We barcode all new Canadian and American map sheets upon receipt. The foreign material is barcoded when it is checked out. Our library system is Innovative Interface Inc Library System (INNOPAC). I hope this is of help to you. For additional information, please visit our library web site at: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/ess/esic/esic_e.html, under "Document Delivery". Regards, Irène Kumar, Coordinator of the Map Library and the Open Files / Coordinatrice de la cartothèque et des dossiers publics Earth Sciences Information Centre/Centre d'information sur les sciences de la Terre, Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada Tel.: (613)947-3326 Fax: (613)943-1549 Email: [log in to unmask]