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Dear All, I'd be grateful to hear from ARLIS members about the impact of the introduction of self issue systems in art libraries, whether you are a self contained art library or whether you are a multi-subject library where art/design is just one subject. I'd be interested to hear from libraries which have introduced, are planning or just considering the introduction of such systems. The Bristol School of Art, Media & Design is the art/design faculty of the University of the West of England, on a separate campus with its own specialist library. UWE Library Service has introduced self issue and other self service facilities on three of its campuses, with varying levels of take-up. It is proposed to extend this to other campuses over a period of time, including the art faculty library as part of its expansion and development during the next couple of years. We'd like to know whether art library collections, which include multimedia, large format, odd shaped/sized material, present any particular challenges for self issue, whether staffing costs have been saved, how the service has been promoted and supported, and any other impacts you can think of. Many thanks. Geoff Cole Faculty Librarian - Bristol School of Art, Media and Design University of the West of England Bower Ashton Campus Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT Tel: 0117 3284731 Fax: 0117 3284745 Email: [log in to unmask] This email has been independently scanned for viruses and any virus software has been removed using McAfee anti-virus software