To be followed when a public library borrows a book from another public library, and both libraries are inside the Monessen District (Westmoreland & Fayette Counties), and the loan request uses the Access-PA Database and Protocol.

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Borrowing

Receiving an Item (Book):

1. Update your file(s) to indicate receipt.
2. Prepare the item for use by your patron: Remove the E-Mail paperwork, but make sure the Access-PA Inside-Our-District Delivery Strap remains attached to the item.

Returning an Item (Book):

1. Update your file(s) to indicate return/completion.
2. Remove (and trash) the existing Inside-Our-District Delivery Strap from the item.
3. Obtain a (new) pink Access-PA Inside-Our-District Delivery Strap.
4. Write (in large and dark lettering) the name of the destination library on the To Library line on the Delivery Strap. The name of the destination library should be easily readable by the van driver.
5. Write your library's name on the From Library line on the Delivery Strap.
6. Attach the Delivery Strap to the front cover of the item.
7. Leave the item for pickup by the District Van.

Lending

Lending Out an Item:

1. Obtain a (new) pink Access-PA Inside-Our-District Delivery Strap.
2. Write (in large and dark lettering) the name of the destination library on the To Library line on the Delivery Strap. The name of the destination library should be easily readable by the van driver.
3. Write your library's name on the From Library line on the Delivery Strap.
4. Attach the Delivery Strap to the front cover of the item.
5. Insert the E-Mail Printout into the item.
6. Leave the item for pickup by the District Van.

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