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Subject:    RE: [Publib] Patron in good standing
From:       "Mary Soucie" <mjsoucie () wilmingtonlibrary ! org>
Date:       2008-08-29 15:12:35
Message-ID: 466DAF9EF2992C4C9D633E2E072FA1C75BA97A () owa ! palslib ! org
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Martha,
In Illinois, our patrons can get a reciprocal borrowing card from most
public libraries in the state. We have regional library systems so if
they want to go to a library outside our system, that's when they would
need the card. In some cases, especially in the suburbs around Chicago,
towns/cities right next to each other are in different systems.

We do confirm status of a patron over the phone if another library calls
to inquire. We will ask them for the patron's name and barcode number.

Hope this helps,
Mary

Mary J. Soucie, MLIS
Library Director
Wilmington Public Library District
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-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces@webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Martha Lee
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:55 PM
To: publib@webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Patron in good standing

We have reciprocal borrowing privileges with other local libraries which
do not have access to our patron database.  One of the libraries has
begun requiring patrons from outside their funding district to provide
proof they are "a patron in good standing" with their home library
before they will issue them a card providing access to their library.  
Initially the other library called us, but we do not provide patron
information over the telephone.  Now the patrons have a form we must
fill out.  I understand the policy and don't question their right to do
so, but have mixed feelings about it.  I'm curious if other libraries do
this, and what the reaction from other librarians is.

Martha Lee
Head of Support Services
Orion Township Public Library, MI


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