We used to calculate the full replacement cost, but it was
taking too long.
We now have a standard charge of £25, plus £3.00 admin.
charge. These are remitted if the student can provide us
with a new or good quality second-hand copy of the item.
Fines still apply in both cases.
Chris
On Thu, 18 May 2000 15:52:42 +0100 [log in to unmask]
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> We are currently looking at our procedure for billing borrowers when
> they lose our library books. I would like to ask some simple
> questions which might help us on our way.
>
> 1. Do you use an average book price for books or charge the real
> price if the book is still in print?
>
> 2. If you do charge and average price - how much? Do you work it
> out per subject or charge a blanket one for all items?
>
> 3. Do you charge an administration charge and/or fines on the
> lost article?
>
> 4. If you do charge administration - how much per item?
>
> Answers to these questions by 25/5/2000 would be greatly appreciated
> to help us on our way - I know its a rush!
>
> Thanks in anticipation
> Janice
>
> Janice Broad
> Thompson Library
> Staffordshire University
> College Road
> Stoke-on-Trent
> ST4 2DE
>
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>
>
> Janice Broad
> Thompson Library
> Staffordshire University
> College Road
> Stoke-on-Trent
> ST4 2DE
Chris Smart
London Guildhall University
Calcutta House Library
Old Castle Street
LONDON
E1 7NT
Tel 020 7320 1186
Fax 020 7320 1182
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