Sarasota News Leader
July 4, 2013
Page 45
COUNTY LIBRARIES ADJUST POPULAR RESERVE AND HOLD POLICY
In an effort to respond to the high demand of
new and popular titles, as well as an increase
in requests for items to be reserved for pickup, the Sarasota County libraries have adjusted the period that reserved items will be held
to seven business days (Monday through Saturday), the county has announced.
steadily, from 163,000 in 2009 to 186,000 in
2012, the release adds.
Once they make requests, library patrons have
the option of being notified by phone, email
or letter when their items arrive, the release
notes. "After seven business days, the item
will be removed from the shelf and notification for pickup will be sent to the next person
"The ability to place a reserve online and se- who placed it on reserve, or it will be placed
lect a pickup location is among the most pop- back into circulation," the release points out.
ular services provided by the Sarasota Coun- For more information, contact the Sarasota
ty Library System," a news release says. The County Call Center at 861-5000, or visit www.
number of reserve requests has increased scgov.net/libraries.
Selby Library is a landmark in downtown Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel
