[Genealib] locking up the microform reader/printer lenses

[Mara Munroe]

At the Elisha D. Smith Public Library, Menasha WI, the lens must be
checked out from the reference desk because they did have one stolen.
We've had 6 machines with these removable lenses at Oshkosh Public
Library for years and have had no theft.  I would not leave a lens which
was not currently in use just sitting there, however.  Put one lens in
and have a sign saying "Ask staff for lens with greater magnification if
needed" or something similar.  

Mara B. Munroe
Local and Family History Librarian
Oshkosh Public Library
Oshkosh WI 54901-4985

"History is where the evidence leads us; heritage is what we choose to
remember and celebrate."  Edward T. Linenthal

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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Elaine
Hayes
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:47 PM
To: genealib at lists.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: [Genealib] locking up the microform reader/printer lenses

 

We have a new Minolta 6000 microfilm/microform reader/printer with 2
lenses of different magnifications.  I know that these lenses are
expensive and we are debating wether or not to lock them up in a drawer
or something.  Now, I don't like to lock things up because then they can
only be used with staff help but I also don't want to lose them.  Has
anyone ever lost one of these lenses to theft?  

Thanks,

Elaine Hayes

 

Elaine Jones Hayes
Special Collections Librarian - Family & Local History
Assistant Manager - Reference Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
ehayes at lclsonline.org
307-634-3561 x132

"There is a history in all men's lives." -- William Shakespeare 




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