Every now and then on this list the topic of inordinately long holds comes up. Eventually Carrie or someone from Bookshare will announce a new policy on expiration of holds, whether it be three months or a year or whatever. Then maybe a few holds are removed and then the policy seems to be forgotten and we are back to holds languishing for a year or more again.
On 12/22/2011 6:23 AM, Mayrie ReNae wrote:
Hi Jess,If a book has been on the checkout page for a long time, then I suggest you express your interest here in the particular title, and say for whom the hold was placed. It is possible that the person for whom a hold was placed is no longer interested in proofreading the book, or can't proofread it for some reason. If the person for whom the hold was placed is willing to give up the opportunity to proofread the book, they can let you know, and you can check it out. It's always a good idea to ask here before checking out a book with a hold on it.Good luck. Mayrie*From:* bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *MissWings*Sent:* Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:37 AM *To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx *Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Planning to scan Hi Shelley,I'll proofread God;s Answers to Difficult Questions, if you'll put a hold on it for me.Speaking of holds, I notice there's quite a few books that seem to have holds, but according to the dates they were submitted, some of them have been up there for months, and some for a year or more. Does anyone know what the policy is, if someone doesn't claim their book holds for some reason? I just thought I'd ask, while I was thinking about it.JessicaHello everyone.I am planning on scanning the following. I haven't yet checked the website yet to see if any of these arlready exist, I didn't find them in a quick search.Smart cents : creative tips and quips for living the Skinflint way Moore, Ron. 10,001 ways to live large on a small budget The complete idiot's guide to simple living Lockwood, Georgene Muller. Animals tame & wild Herriot, James. God's answers to life's difficult questions Warren, Richard, 1954- Lunch at the zoo : what zoo animals eat and why Altman, Joyce. Journal keeping : writing for spiritual growth Budd, Luann. An eagle named Freedom : my true story of a remarkable friendship Guidry, Jeff. Wolves : life in the pack Schaefer, Lola M., 1950- A wing in the door : life with a red-tailed hawk McQuay, Peri Phillips, 1945- Shelley L. Rhodes, M.A. CVRT and Ludden black Labrador Guide Dog. Diamonds may be a woman's best friend, but a dog is mine. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 10.0.1415 / Virus Database: 2109/4095 - Release Date: 12/21/11
