Interesting. Maybe they feel less shame about stealing a book with a narrow scope and with few potential readers, when the book is very useful to them.
In my work experience are law students the most thievish patrons at academic libraries. A sentiment I have heard echoed by several colleagues.
I've heard the same for law studies at several German universities. Sometimes a few pages are ripped out or important paragraphs blackened. The intention is to put your fellow students at a disadvantage in the exams.
In my work experience are law students the most thievish patrons at academic libraries. A sentiment I have heard echoed by several colleagues.