Browne System.

Issue procedure:

• Book(s) with barrower’s ticket (s) are presented by the user to the circulation staff for issue
• Circulation staff, after identification of the user, takes the book card out of the book pocket and inserts into the borrower’s ticket/pocket.
• The due date is stamped on the due date slip pasted on the back or front of the flyleaf of the book and the issued book is handed over to the user.

Return procedure:

• When the book is presented of the circulation counter for return, the due date is ascertained from the due date slip.
• The book card with reader’s ticket is taken out from the charging tray.
• The due date is cancelled on the due date slip and the borrower’s ticket is returned to the reader.
• If the book is returned after the due date, overdue amount is computed and the borrower’s ticket is returned only after the receipt for the overdue charge is presented.

Advantages:

• It is very simple and takes very little time
• It is very economical in terms of time and effort
• Reservation and recall can be carried out promptly
• No signature is required

Disadvantage:

• No permanent issue record is available
• Difficult to know how many books have been issued to a reader to any time
• In case of loss of ticket, misuse is possible
• If a wrong book card is slipped in a borrower’s ticket it will be difficult to verify.