Appalachian State dropped the New Book area about
3 years ago. There is now a New Materials link
on the web site.
The area had its fans and when it disappeared they were
unhappy. The larger user population does poorly
when trying to locate 'special locations' and
most do not ask for help.
Users tend not to notice in the opac the location,
just seeing the call no. and the status
(not checked out), then follow their usual route
to the main stacks, where the new book is not.
Likewise it is not practical to shelve Oversized
in the main stacks, but this would likely aid
finding success.
It is similar to the 'clam juice problem'.
In some groceries it is in the canned meats, others
with seafood, others with the juices....
--
John P. Abbott, MS MSLS
Associate Professor & Coordinator, Collection Management
University Library
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32026
218 College Street
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-2821
828-262-2773 (fax)
abbottjp_at_appstate.edu
Received on Wed Nov 02 2011 - 03:01:16 EDT