Autoblock policy
rev. July 1996
Effective January 1992, The Library implemented an automated blocking
policy for all categories of patrons. This policy:
- ensures that more of the Library's materials are available in-house
for browsing, consultation and circulation,
- elicits a timely response to Library requests for return of materials
from its patrons, and
- reduces administrative overhead.
Borrowers who do not return materials by their original or renewal due
date are blocked from enacting any circulation functions once a grace
period has expired. Email notices generated by OskiCat advise
borrowers of pending block activity; e.g., overdue and recall notices
state that failure to return items by a specified date may result in
blocking of circulation privileges. Specific functions which are blocked
include: checkout, recall, search, and page from storage.
Upon return of the overdue item(s), the patron is automatically
unblocked and normal circulation privileges restored.
Note:
- To further assist borrowers in avoiding blocks, My OskiCat allows patrons to see an inventory of all materials charged to
their library ID. In the event that a patron has already been blocked,
these on-line inventories indicate which unit's materials are causing the
block(s).
- Automated block does not replace, and is separate from a manual block
input at the Library Privileges
Desk in Doe Library.
- Each Library unit may elect a special password enabling override of
blocked status at any point.
- Appeals on blocking follow regular procedures; i.e. unit head, AUL.
- Replacement billing is not affected by this policy.
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