[LM_NET] HIT:Gen:Inventory books unmarked / missing

[Ron Wagner <Ron.Wagner@VANSD.ORG>]

Several asked for a hit.  I may need to clarify that these are not checked out 
books that kids haven't returned, as many assumed; these are books that Follett 
says are available but are not in the library.  I also work in a 3 entrance 
fishbowl, so security systems are out of the question.  

I got all sorts of replies ranging from "225 seems high, are you sure these aren't 
deleted books" to "I've heard you should expect up to 5%" to success stories about 
getting books back from kids later.  

Others objected to my use of the word "stolen."  What other word would you use for 
"taken without permission in violation of rules and never returned"?  "Permanently 
borrowed"?

Sorry for venting, but I highly value honesty and integrity, and I hate it that the 
rich kids I work for don't.

ron 


Ron Wagner
Teacher-Librarian
Felida Elementary School
Vancouver, WA
ron.wagner@vansd.org

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