Funny this should come up today.  I just finished putting together a
poster on this ver topic.  A pair of scissors at the top along with the
Michigan Penal code.  I pasted all kinds of ripped up magazine pages on
the bottom.  It is an eye cather.  I hope the patron feels terrible when
they see this display.

Karrie

> Dear serialists:
> Here's a nice discussion topic for a Friday... I am wondering if any of
> you have a policy on how to deal with patrons who deface or damage
> serials, particularly those of a politically sensitive nature. It was
> just brought to my attention that someone found a copy of the Advocate
> in our library with the word 'nasty' scribbled on the cover. I have also
> previously noticed copies of Ms., Rolling Stone, etc. with missing pages
> or photos. It's obviously difficult to punish patrons who deface
> materials unless you catch them in the act, so what are our options?
> Some libraries(especially public) may put popular or readily-vandalized
> magazines behind the desk, but this brings up censorship issues. Any
> ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input,
>
> Kunchog Dolma
>
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> Kunchog J. Dolma, MA, MLISc
> Serials/Reference Librarian
> Thomas J. Shanahan Library
> Marymount Manhattan College
> 221 E. 71st St.
> New York, NY 10025
> (212)774-4807

Karrie Yukon
Adult Services Librarian
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI  48302
(248) 642-5800 ext. 117
(248) 642-4175 (fax)