The Austin Public Library system is reducing the number of books a patron is allowed to place on reserve from 10 to 5, effective Monday, April 5.
APL says that over the past year, the number of holds transferred between branch libraries has jumped by nearly 50 percent, and the increased workload has not been met with an increase in staff or vehicles. This causes a backlog and an increased wait for requested items.
This change will go into effect on April 5, 2010. Current requests of over 5 books will be honored until April 5.
APL Policy Reduces Number of Books to Reserve
