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Problem Books

The chart below should help you to identify what to do with a problem book.

Periodical with no others found on the shelf Check to see if it is labeled with the correct call number and that it is in the correct library. If it is not labeled correctly bring it to either the Serials Office or the Stack Maintenance Supervisor. If it is in the wrong library, bring it to circulation.
Book that seems out of place in the topic area it is in Check to make sure that it is labeled with the correct call number label. If it is not, place it on the "Labeling Shelf" behind Circulation.

Book that has been used (not just sitting on the shelf) and is damaged. This means the cover could be falling off, pages falling out, water damage, etc.

Here are some examples of items that should go on the "Damaged Items" shelf

Place the book on the "Damaged Items" shelf behind Circulation.
Book that the label is difficult to read or missing Place on the "Labeling Shelf" behind Circulation.
Book or Periodical that will not fit on the shelf because it is too tall Shelve the book with the spine facing the shelf (call number down) in call number order if it will fit. If it is too big or awkward for this bring it to the Stack Maintenance Supervisor so that it can be transferred to the Oversize section.
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