5.13 Replacement of Lost, Worn, or Damaged Depository Materials

Depository copies may become lost, worn, or damaged. Under the Principle of Comparable Treatment, depository materials should be replaced using the same replacement policy that the larger library uses for non-depository materials. You should make a reasonable effort to replace these materials. You can consult the regional depository to acquire about a reproduction. In some cases, such as large number of pages or large format, the regional may send the publication to your library to make the copies and then ask you to return the original item to the regional. Alternately, the regional may create scanned files to replace print publications or duplicate microfiche from the regional collection to replace missing microfiche. Numerous other sources exist for you to obtain a replacement copy such as the National Needs and Offers List, book vendors, and the issuing Federal agency.