Some library management systems, including the one used at Edge Hill,
have the patron alias feature so only the person who requested the item
can tell which book is on the shelf for them to collect.
Mieko
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Mike Heaney wrote:
> There would be data protection problems if person A could browse the
> shelves to identify what person is reading (e.g. by reading their names
> in slips inserted in the books). The Information Commissioner has held
> that what people are reading is personal information
>
> Michael Heaney
> Executive Secretary, Oxford University Library Services
> Clarendon Building, Bodleian Library
> Oxford OX1 3BG UK
> t: +44 (0) 1865 277 236
> f: +44 (0) 1865 277 187
> e: [log in to unmask]
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A general Library and Information Science list for news and
> discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen Jamieson
> Sent: 11 July 2007 09:21
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [LIS-LINK] Reservations on open shelves
>
> We are currently looking at refurbishing our issue/help desk area in the
>
> LRC (Edge Hill University) and are investigating the possibility of
> having
> reservations on open access shelves ie so users can collect them
> themselves without coming to the desk. This would be in a fairly open
> area, although fairly near to the help desk.
>
> I would be interested to hear from any other sites who have this model
> and
> how it works (or doesn't) for you?
>
> Please email responses to Mark Ramsden [log in to unmask] and he
> will
> collate for the list.
>
> Many thanks
> Helen
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