University of Virginia Library

Plastic In Card

The new automated system is
designed to speed up the handling
of books with a minimum
investment in new equipment.
Each student will now receive a
plastic identification card embossed
with his name and social
security number. The card is to
be presented with all books
charged out at the circulation
desk.

The staff member will write
the book's call number on a two-part
charge-discharge card separated
by a carbon, and will then,
using the borrower's ID card, imprint
the borrower's name, Social
Security number and the date
due on the two-part card. After
the cards are separated, the discharged
card, with the date-due
stamped on it, will be inserted in
the book and the book may then
be taken from the library.