[Libs-Or] How to circulate book with loose inserts? (S. by JJ Abrams)

[Sami Pierson]

We numbered the pages and inserts 1,2,3,ect. and put an envelope with 
them all in the box with the book and hoped for the best.

On 4/28/2014 5:26 PM, Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney wrote:
> We really struggled with this one in particular, since it also has a 
> whimsical cover design that includes fake library stamps and a fake 
> call number sticker! I think it was designed as a bad joke on libraries.
> Our imperfect solution was ultimately to fabricate a dustjacket out of 
> the slipcover, and paste an envelope containing all of the inserts 
> into the back of the book. I'm sure it loses some exploratory 
> elements, but other than taking all of the inserts entirely we 
> couldn't think of a better way of doing it. We don't check the 
> individual inserts when it's returned; we just let them fly.
>
>
> Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney
> Library Director
> Driftwood Public Library
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>
> I see there are several intrepid libraries are circulating the 
> Abrams/Dorst concept book "S."(which is issued with 22 loose inserts).
>
> http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/13/s-jj-abrams-doug-dorst-review 
>
>
> We at BCLD are unsure quite how to handle it.  I'm hoping my wise & 
> kind library friends can help.
>
> ·Are there special techniques used to process & circulate such an item?
>
> ·Does circulating in the slipcover help?
>
> ·Is there a system of tracking the inserts or does one just let the 
> item fly with the expectation that if it comes back complete, "it was 
> meant to be, if not...."
>
> Thanks in advance for any good counsel.
>
> As the great Garrison Keillor says, "Be well, do good work, and keep 
> in touch."
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Sami

Samantha K. Pierson
Library Director
Coos Bay Public Library
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