Hi all,

I'm looking for some info about vinyl record collections in public libraries. If your library offers such a collection, please reply off-list and I will compile the responses for any who are interested.

Collection

How long have you offered a vinyl collection?
What was the initial size of your collection? Any other considerations or things you'd do differently when launching the collection?
Do you only purchase new records or do you include used vinyl in your collections?
What distributor(s) do you purchase from?
Do you encase the records in anything beyond their outer sleeves?
What is the current size of your collection? Is it growing?
Do you stick to 12 in. or offer smaller discs as well?
Any unique considerations beyond managing, say, a CD music collection?
What cleaning procedures do you employ?
Do you have money earmarked for the vinyl collection or do you draw from the budget for AV materials?
Do you loan record players?

Circulation

What are the checkout lengths and limits?
How are the records treated by patrons? Issues of abnormal theft/damage?
Are your records available for ILL?
Overall does your vinyl collection have healthy circulation stats?

Thank you much, I appreciate your time and help!

Zach Komorowski

Reference Department

Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 893-9566 ext. 2200

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