Current Fiction and Non-Fiction Collection (also known as The McNaughton Plan)

Where are they shelved?
The McNaughton/Current Fiction and Non-Fiction Collection is located on M-level of MSEL in the Lobby (next to the soft/comfortable seating).

What is the circulation period?
McNaughton books circulate for two weeks with one renewal.  They are not available for holds or recalls.

 How many books may I check out at one time?
 Five.

What happens if the books are returned late?
The overdue fine for McNaughton books is $1.00 per day per item.

How are the books arranged?
We arrange them by author, but since this is a browsing collection, the books may not remain in alphabetical order.  New arrivals are placed on the top shelves facing the Circulation Desk.

 How can I tell that a book is from the McNaughton Collection?

• light green stripe at the bottom of the spine
• dust jackets are left on the books
• no JHU call numbers appear on the spine of the books

How many books are in the collection?
We add approximately 20 books per month to the collection with a maximum amount of 500.  The books are monitored on a regular basis to identify returns.

Where can I send recommendations for titles and/or authors?
Keeping in mind that titles are selected from a pre-defined list of current authors and titles, please send recommendations to Leigh Anne Palmer.

What happens to the books if we keep them ?
Books added to the collection will go to the off-site shelving facility (planned opening is December 2005; until then, these books will be shelved by call number in MSEL).

This collection of materials is made possible through the generous funding of Charlton G.C. Friedberg, a member of The Friends of the Libraries.