It was noted that supplying libraries are
responsible for establishing, maintaining, and making available an
interlibrary lending policy. If your institition does not wish borrowers to
apply sticky labels to its material then this needs to be clearly noted in your
policy. If a borrower does not comply you should work with them to understand
the problem and respect your policy. If the borrower continues to disregard your
provisions you may consider suspending
service.
We agreed that it would be better to
prepare a broader statement that prohibits the application of any pressure
sensitive adhesive, including labels, notes, Post-It Notes, tapes, or similar
products, to borrowed materials, including its dust jacket. Several sections of
the Explanatory Supplement were cited as appropriate for inclusion of this
provision.
A vote of support for the draft
statement by attendees at PADG was unopposed. A draft motion was submitted to
the Management Committee of PARS for consideration. After review by PARS Exec it
is expected to be submitted to the ALCTS Board for submission to the board
of RUSA, and finally the STARS committee responsible for revising the ILL Code.
It is our hope that formalizing our position about the use of pressure
sensitive adhesives on borrowed materials will make prohibiting their use more
meaningful and effective.
Thank you to all who participated in this
discussion and for their input regarding the language and delivery of this
important preservation action.
Karen E.K.
Brown
Preservation
Librarian
University at Albany