Last week there was a bit of discussion about using mobile phones and apps for circulation. Another method is to use texting for renewals and notices. There was a short article in the recent ALA Direct about a Colorado library system that has been using this for a couple of years. You can read about the Garfield County Libraries use of texting here: http://www.postindependent.com/news/local/library-news-texting-is-the-newest-way-to-renew-your-books/

Shannon

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Shannon White
Library of Michigan

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