USMAI Consortium of Libraries
University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions

AGENDA
USMAI Circulation Subgroup
April 8, 2008; 10a-1p
UMBC Tech Center

  1. Summary of status of patron privacy initiative
    1. Discuss Celia's letter from December 5, 2007
      1. Work involved
      2. Division of labor
    2. Discuss timeline sent on March 28, 2008


  2. Discuss implications of suppressing SSN
    1. Global implications (patron loads, etc.)
    2. Local implications
    3. De-duplication suggestions
      1. Unique Identifiers
      2. Multiple-match points


  3. Necessary surveys pertaining to patron privacy
    1. Campus identifiers


  4. Other issues (time permitting)
    1. Standardized replacement costs-or common lost book fees - Per Paula's RX and RX #3795
    2. Hold shelf length (currently 10- want more?)
    3. Reports for renewals and new registrations
    4. Renewal limits
    5. Global blocks
    6. Overdue and fine notices
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