If you need a book that isn't in the Savage Library, just do a Mamot Global search and you can directly request a book from another Marmot Library for delivery here at Savage. Here's how it works:
Marmot-wide Patron Initiated Holds: FAQ List
How will I know if an item I find in the Marmot catalog is available to borrow through Marmot-wide holds?
The Marmot catalog will display a message on the screen that tells you no copies are available to request. At this point, you still have options. Check with a librarian who can request the item for you from libraries outside of the Marmot system.
If the item I want is checked out in my home library system, can I still request it through Marmot-wide holds?
Absolutely. That’s the beauty of the system. You no longer have to wait for your library’s copy to be returned. When you place a hold on the title, the system will first look for copies in your local library. If all copies are checked out, the system will request an available copy from another Marmot library.
Can I place a Marmot-wide hold myself online or do I need to fill out a form? (or see a librarian?)
You now have the freedom to request a copy of any title you find in Marmot electronically without any staff intervention.
How long does my book check out for?
Your due date will be determined by the owning library. If your home library has a two week checkout period on books and the copy you receive is from a library where the checkout period is three weeks, your copy will be due back in three weeks.
When is a book overdue and to whom do I pay fines?
A book is overdue when it has reached the end of its lending period. That period is determined by the owning library. If you pay overdue fines, the fines will be collected by the library where you return the item.
Why don’t any Marmot libraries loan DVDs?
Many Marmot libraries do. Others have determined that local demand is too great to be able to share their collection throughout Marmot.
What do I do if I place a Marmot-wide hold and never receive the item I’ve requested?
Library staff run daily reports to monitor waiting times for outstanding requests. If you feel you have been waiting longer than you expected for an item to be received, you should contact your local library. They’ll be happy to check on the status of your requests.
Where do I pick up the item I’ve requested?
Your item will be sent to the library you designated as a pickup location when you placed the hold.
How long will it take to receive the item I’ve requested?
There are many factors to consider. If all the copies of the title you requested are checked out throughout the Marmot system, the time will be extended. When you place a hold, your request is added to a que in the order it was received. If other requests are ahead of you, your wait will be longer. If there are copies available and your request is first in the que, you should receive your copy within five business days.
If you have any other questions, just e-mail me or ask a librarian @your library.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Free Audio Book and Music Downloads Now Available @ Your Library
If you received an MP3 player as a holiday gift and want to download a book or some music, the Western State College Library Web Site.
Western State College's Savage Library now provide free downloads of audio books and music to our patrons through the Marmot Library Consortium. Marmot members have contracted with OverDrive, Inc., an Ohio company with over 20 years experience providing digital content over global networks. Western State library users can access the new digital collections at http://www.western.edu/lib or http://marmot.lib.overdrive.com.
Member libraries created a start-up collection of over 1,000 titles. They may be “checked out” for 14 days and downloaded to personal computers and laptops, then transferred to compatible listening devices. Many of the titles may be burned to CD.
Using the bar code number on the back of your Mountaineer card you can borrow items from the digital site 24/7 from your home, or anywhere over the World Wide Web. At the end of the loan period, the book or music is automatically “checked in”, so there are never any overdue fines or late fees. There is also no physical disk to lose or damage, so there is never any replacement cost. If the you want to listen to a book or music score that someone else has checked out, you can place a hold on it and be notified by e-mail when it is available.
A portion of the audio book collection is leased, rather than owned by the Marmot Library Network consortium, and can be checked out by an unlimited number of users at the same time. These are primarily classic works.
Marmot Library Network Executive Director, Joel Robinson says: “None of our member libraries could afford to offer this service on their own. The power of group purchasing and the start up Federal funds from the State Library of Colorado has made it possible. Now library card holders on the West Slope can use the library without coming to the library buildings.” In the future, the consortium of libraries intends to add videos to their digital collection.
Western State College's Savage Library now provide free downloads of audio books and music to our patrons through the Marmot Library Consortium. Marmot members have contracted with OverDrive, Inc., an Ohio company with over 20 years experience providing digital content over global networks. Western State library users can access the new digital collections at http://www.western.edu/lib or http://marmot.lib.overdrive.com.
Member libraries created a start-up collection of over 1,000 titles. They may be “checked out” for 14 days and downloaded to personal computers and laptops, then transferred to compatible listening devices. Many of the titles may be burned to CD.
Using the bar code number on the back of your Mountaineer card you can borrow items from the digital site 24/7 from your home, or anywhere over the World Wide Web. At the end of the loan period, the book or music is automatically “checked in”, so there are never any overdue fines or late fees. There is also no physical disk to lose or damage, so there is never any replacement cost. If the you want to listen to a book or music score that someone else has checked out, you can place a hold on it and be notified by e-mail when it is available.
A portion of the audio book collection is leased, rather than owned by the Marmot Library Network consortium, and can be checked out by an unlimited number of users at the same time. These are primarily classic works.
Marmot Library Network Executive Director, Joel Robinson says: “None of our member libraries could afford to offer this service on their own. The power of group purchasing and the start up Federal funds from the State Library of Colorado has made it possible. Now library card holders on the West Slope can use the library without coming to the library buildings.” In the future, the consortium of libraries intends to add videos to their digital collection.
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