Public Library Development (PLD) loan procedures for independent libraries
This manual has been produced for operational public library staff using the services and resources provided by the State Library of Queensland, Public Library Development to Queensland independent local government library services.
1. Introduction
2. Public Library Development catalogue
3.1 Rationale for requests
3.2 Guidelines for borrowing
3.3 Requests forwarded to PLD
3.4 Requests for photocopies
3.5 PLD loan periods
3.6 Overdue notices and accounts
3.7 Return notice (recalls)
3.8 Payment
3.9 Lost and damaged books
4.1 Languages other than English (LOTE)
4.2 Adult literacy
4.3 Audio books
4.4 Young Peoples collections
5. Despatch
5.1 How books are sent to your library
5.2 Bulk loan items - Audio books
5.3 Return freight
Appendices
Appendix 1: Services for Public Libraries
Appendix 2: Lost and Damaged Books: Average Book Prices and Replacement
32 kb]Appendix 3: Public Library Development call numbers
Appendix 4: Online Forms
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Last updated: 7th February 2012
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