[Genealib] locking up the microform reader/printer lenses

[Laura Carter]

We have never had a theft. But because these lenses are costly and 
somewhat fragile, we keep the extras in their boxes in a drawer and have 
signs that ask patrons to let us know if they need help and we will 
remove and insert the other lense. This also keeps them fro accidentally 
getting knocked to the floor, etc. A number of years ago, we did have a 
machine and lense damaged by someone who did not know what they were 
doing trying to force a lens into the machine so it's just better to do 
it ourselves.

Laura

Mara Munroe wrote:
>
> 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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> *From:* genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu 
> [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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Laura W. Carter
Heritage Room Librarian
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, Georgia 30606

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