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Originally Posted by rcentros
But it doesn't follow that getting rid of auto-checkout will fix this problem. I'm guessing most folks who don't read their books will still borrow them... and not read them for them for the same two or three weeks. Only difference is, now the book could be in limbo for three days while they decide, so you could be adding three days to each borrower's time. (I realize that some won't borrow, so it should work out a little better.) Personally I don't really care so long as I get an email notice that my book is available. I only have a couple books on hold at a time and I always check them out and read them. (If I don't like what I'm reading, a book it can be returned within hours.)
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I do think more time is wasted because of auto checkout then would be otherwise. But one idea I've had that would work is that your hold going to auto checkout and if you do not download it within 48 hours from then, it goes to the next in line.
This you get it for 2-3 weeks and do not download it is a really bad way to do it. I don't like this new hold either. I prefer that you get an email. If you do not do anything within 48 hours, you lose your turn.