Kim Possible 3d ago

Librarians: I'm sure it works differently in different locations, but if a book I am interested in has 78 holds on two copies, if I add myself to that long queue, will the library be more likely to purchase an additional copy? Or is the number of holds largely irrelevant? I can just wait for the queue to die down.

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Show threadDave Dawkins (D. Harrigon)
@kimlockhartga The answer is, It Depends. Mostly Libraries make purchasing decisions based on predicted demand, with an awareness that some books will experience greater demand. If a book has been around for a while, and is considered "commercially reduced" (I can't remember the exact term, but basically not selling many copies anymore) and is still in high demand, they may purchase an extra copy for their system. Unlikely with any particular book, though.
Mar 27 at 9:26pmWeb
Show threadKim Possible 3d ago
@golgaloth okay. Thanks. Sounds like I should just put it on my TBR and wait about a year.