book drop
Library return slot
A book drop is a slot or container where library patrons can return books when the library is closed, typically mounted in an exterior wall or standing as a freestanding unit in a parking lot: Just leave it in the book drop if you get there after hours.
The term also refers to the act of returning books this way.
Profits from investments
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- after-hoursBeyond regular closing
- circulationMovement through a system
- patronRegular supporter or customer
borrowed · materials · overdue · fines · renewals · checkout · holds · reserves
Narrow slit for insertion
- chuteInclined passage for descent
- binStorage or disposal vessel
- secureProtected from harm
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
lockbox · metal · hinged · exterior · wall-mounted · freestanding · depository · receptacle
Continuously without pause
- drive-throughVehicle-accessible service lane
- curbsideAdjacent to the street
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
- self-serviceCustomer performs the task
night · outside · quick · easy · time-saving · efficient · automated · accessible
returns
Profits from investments
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- after-hoursBeyond regular closing
- circulationMovement through a system
patron · borrowed · materials · overdue · fines · renewals · checkout · holds · reserves · cardholder
slot
Narrow slit for insertion
weatherproof · lockbox · metal · hinged · exterior · wall-mounted · freestanding · depository · receptacle · signage
24/7
Continuously without pause
- drive-throughVehicle-accessible service lane
- curbsideAdjacent to the street
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
self-service · night · outside · quick · easy · time-saving · efficient · automated · accessible · express
- library thingsshelves, rows, aisles, manuscripts, scrolls
- librarylibrarian, library card, bookshelves, card catalog, circulation desk
- library areasreading room, stacks, reference desk, circulation desk, quiet zone
- library itemsbookshelf, bookcase, bookshelves, shelves, library card
- library circulationcirculation desk, checkout, checkout desk, returns, due date
- drop boxesmail slot, deposit slot, return slot, night deposit, deposit box
book dropcheckout desk
Library loan station
circulation desk · book checkout · checkout counter · pickup window · self-checkout kiosk
book, drop, books, booked, booking, bookish, booklet, drops, dropped