
May 04 2011 - 02:45 PM
How Fast Can I Get It?
A Library Hierarchy of Speed
(With Apologies to Esteemed Psychologist Abraham Maslov)
Self Actualization:
One Click Away: Full Text Journal Articles & E-Books
Esteem:
Twenty Minutes & A Stack Guide: Library Material Owned by TC or CUL in Public Stacks
Belonging:
Two-Five Days: Library Material Owned by TC or CUL in Closed Stacks (24 hours) or Remote Storage (2 business days)
Safety:
Four-Five Days: CUL's Borrow Direct 4-5 business days
Physiological:
5. Two-Six Weeks: Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

