Book Club Sets FAQs
- Where can I find a list of all of JPL book club sets? On the INTRANET-left column under PATRON ASSISTANCE. Click to download and then print.
- Where can I find a description of each book club title? On the INTRANET-left column under PATRON ASSISTANCE. This is a long document, so if possible send as an attachment to the patron’s email.
- Where can I find discussion questions for a book club set? P:Book Club Copies Multiple Discussion Questions. Select the title and print. Or from the PAC link, in the Notes section of each book club set description.
- Where can I find a book bag for a book club set? If you need to prepare a book club set on the spot, book bags can be found on the back workroom shelves near the Technical Services work counter.
- What if a patron asks for a SINGLE book club set book?
- Check the bib. record to see if the title is available in our regular collection. Cataloging->Bib Records -> Search by: all keyword fields->For: title and author’s last name.
- If a regular copy is available, assist patron in finding that item. If it is checked out or we do not own a regular copy, then look at the circulation status of the book club titles.
- Check to see if the title is “In” or “Unavailable”.
- If the title is ‘In”, call TS to bring the book out to you (Lori E. 619), or feel free to come back and get the book from the shelf. Note the ending numbers of the barcode to choose a book with a status of IN.
- Check the book out to the patron. If a patron would like two or more copies, please leave Lori E. a note or an email letting me know what set or copies you checked out.
- Should I just re-shelve Book club books after checking them in? Follow the check in screen prompt (for example, Well Red book club selection. Please place on shelf behind the circ desk.). If there is no check-in prompt, please place the books on either the TS shelf or the Book Club set cart. TS checks every book that is returned for status updates.
- What if a patron wants to renew a book club book? Book club sets and books are not renewable, but exceptions can be made. Please send the renewal request to Lori E. via email, phone message, or note.
- Can a patron place their own hold on a book club set? From the PAC they are able to place a hold on a single or multiple copies.