Items at the UMR Depository

What got sent to the Depository?

After review by faculty, staff, and students, items that had not circulated in over 10 years were sent to the library's Depository.

What is the Depository?

The UM system maintains a depository in Columbia for items infrequently circulated. All items relocated from UMR to the Depository remain a part of the library's collection, and may be brought back on request.

Why is the Depository used?

Relocation of materials to the Depository frees up space within the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. It helps provide adequate space to house a growing collection, for study areas, computer labs and other services.

Is anything at the Depository coming back?

Most items sent to the Depository are intended to be housed there indefinitely. Those items requested frequently will be integrated back into the local collection. With valid reasons and in reasonable numbers, users may request items to be returned to UMR permanently. However, any item in the Depository may be brought back on loan.

How do I get things from the Depository?

You may request items from the Depository just as you would from any other MERLIN library. The turnaround time using the patron-initiated borrowing feature from order to receipt is usually 2 -3 working days.

Curtis Laws Wilson Library - Circulation