Student Use of Fax Machine and other Changes

At the Librarians and Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, the following decisions were made.

Fax Machine Policy for Students

Is there a fax machine in the library for student faxing? Is there a policy regarding student faxing? These questions arose at the last Public Services meeting and Linda asked for clarification regarding these issues.

After much discussion it was decided that the fax machine currently located behind the circulation desk would be removed. We do not offer fax service for students at the library. A list of local fax resources will be compiled.

Jay will look into the possibility of moving the fax machine into Dennis' office. He will look into whether or not there is a phone line in that office that can accommodate it. The fax machine was originally meant to be located in that office for Isabel's use with ILLs.

Scanner Attached to DPSP Computer

Students are allowed to use the scanner in the DSPS area. They must give up that computer if a disabled student needs to use it.

Librarians at Circ Desk in Search of Reserve Items

Issues associated with some librarians accompanying students to the Circulation Desk to retrieve reserve materials were discussed. It was decided that the librarian is to simply send students seeking reserves to the Circulation Desk for help - or if they must accompany them, hand them over to Circ staff rather than go behind the desk. This should eliminate the problem of students returning to the Circ Desk and going back to retrieve books themselves.

If you have any questions about these items, please see your supervisor.