Not where I work now, but another place I was at had an old fashioned card catalog and a binder in the library people were expected to use to fill out their name, date, etc. the books had library
cards in them as well, which went in a box next to the binder as books were taken out. There was a drop-off bin next to the library door for people to return the books to and staff rotated to check the binders and return books every couple of weeks, though
many people just put them back themselves right away.
This of course only works if your staff and volunteers are good at using sign in/out sheets and are old enough to be familiar with card catalogs, it seems that fewer students know the DDS.
Good morning,
We have an unstaffed library at our museum that staff, volunteers and trustees are invited to use as a resource. I am trying to come up with a way for users to check out materials so that we can keep track of where
things are. If you have a similar situation at your museum, could you please share your system?
Best,
Caroline
Caroline Mitchell Carrico
Exhibits Design Coordinator
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
(901) 636-2390
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