Libraries seeking multiple copies of a title for a book group have the option of using a Book Group Card. Holds are placed for the Book Group Card rather than for individual patrons. The card or cards must have the Permission Group of Book Group.
In book group card loans, it is understood that:
- Copies may be displayed for pickup by patrons
- Copies may be held for pickup by patrons longer than normal
- Copies must be checked out to patrons on their personal card
- Copies may be recirculated to additional patrons in the book group
- Copies may be away from the owning library for 4-6 weeks
Lending libraries can decide what they are able and willing to supply on a case-by case basis.
For community reads and other larger scale needs, libraries should check availability in the NOBLE catalog and contact libraries directly or post to the NOBLE-info group to find libraries who are interested in lending.
Approved by Meeting of the Members, March 20, 2008
Revisions approved by Meeting of the Members, November 17, 2016