Comments on: Holds Policy Update Effective June 28

By: Cheryl Garrison (KDL)

Cheryl Garrison (KDL) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:44:21 +0000

Joe,
Grand Rapids Public Library decided to go to the Evergreen system as it made financial sense for them to do so. KDL is staying with Millennium for now because it offers many essential functions that Evergreen has not yet developed. Yes, this does cause problems with holds for Grand Rapids patrons as the Millennium system does not "recognize" GRPL as a holds pick up location. Yes, picking up holds at your home library is inconvenient for non-KDL customers who live on the border of KDL. You can place holds on your favorite books and pick them up at your local GRPL library, which you support through your property taxes. And you can still walk in and use KDL branches and check out items. If you are unhappy with the situation, please contact them or post your concerns on the GRPL blog.

By: Joe of GR

Joe of GR — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:19:21 +0000

I am a HUGE James Bond novel fan and use KDL EGR. They only have about seven out of more than twenty of the books on the shelf. How am I supposed to experience the joy of reading my favorite series if I can no longer place holds on them?? Why can’t KDL and GRPL libraries get along? Why can’t they all have one system? Why must they inconvenience so many book-loving eastern GR residents? This is becoming an increasingly frustrating and petty problem that is creating obstacles for so many residents who live just outside of “KDL Territory”.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:34:59 +0000

This is the stupidest thing I have ever heard!!! I am willing to pay money just to use the library. Thanks for the inconvenience.

By: edehaan (KDL)

edehaan (KDL) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:33:50 +0000

Unfortunately, KDL does not offer non-resident cards at this time.

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:27:04 +0000

Oop, I now see that my question was asked at 64 and answered at 67. Still, to clarify: even though Walker is by far the most heavily used library by Tallmadge residents ( http://www.allendalelibrary.org/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Tallmadge%20Information.pdf ), we have no way to get a card issued from there?

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:09:32 +0000

Hi, not sure what I can do here. I live in Tallmadge Township, and hold an Allendale card. Apparently if I renew there, I will be subject to all sorts of new restrictions. Are Tallmadge Township residents allowed to hold a KDL-Walker card?

By: katie

katie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:17:57 +0000

You can already limit to “all KDL libraries” on the classic catalog. Under “Classic Keyword Search” on the first search page, the default is “all locations”, but the dropdown menu has “Kent District Lib (all branches)” as a choice.

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:16:00 +0000

I’m confused by several things, could someone please explain how the Lakeland Library Cooperative is funded? If I read the posts correctly 87% of KDL support is from property taxes, correct? I’m sure it is costly to transport materials but there also must be a savings from having to by less copies, no?

By: Melissa (KDL)

Melissa (KDL) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:49:40 +0000

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the suggestion about purchasing Blu-ray movies. We will evaluate adding them to our collection.

Melissa DeWild
KDL Collection Development Manager

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:23:41 +0000

I’d like to request that KDL branches begin adding Blu-ray movies to its collection. Previously, the Spring Lake library Blu-ray movies had been available and the purchase request was not necessary.