[Michlib-l] Damaged items question

[Marth Lee]

On 9/23/2013 9:58 AM, Tracie Alger wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a policy that addresses how long a damaged item is 
> held by the library? For example, a patron returns a water-damaged 
> item to the book drop and would like to see proof that the item is 
> damaged. We currently hold these items in a couple of file cabinet 
> drawers. This becomes an issue for space and health reasons. Would be 
> interested in formal and informal guidelines as I am going about 
> making formal policies for our board to review.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Tracie Alger
>
> Assistant Director
>
> Big Rapids Community Library
>
>
>
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Tracie,
     Our informal policy is to hold damaged items 6 months unless they 
are very, very nasty. Occasionally we will put something in a sealed 
baggie, but usually something that bad is pitched.

Martha Lee
Head of Support Services
Orion Township Public Library, MI
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