Thursday, June 8, 2017

Staff Meeting 6/8/17

ILL Training
  • To request Articles:
    • Double-check our Databases
    • Narrow results as much as possible, check “Print” in Format
    • Select “Journal/Magazine/Newspaper”
    • Ask if they are willing to pay and mark maximum amount in Patron Instructions
    • Set Not Wanted Date for 6 months
    • Set page range. Ex: if they know the page range, 62-eoa; if they are not sure of end page, 62-68+
  • To request Microfilm:
    • Uncheck “Newspaper” on left sidebar
    • Narrow results to “Microfilm” in Format
    • Ask if they are willing to pay and mark maximum amount in Patron Instructions. Microfilm cost is usually between $5-$50
    • May only watch film at Clayton Library
  • To request a Specific Edition:
    • Narrow results as much as possible in Format
    • Select “Just this Edition” underneath Locations Bar to show which libraries have the edition
    • Select “Only this Edition” in Requested Edtion
  • To Change Pick-Up Location:
    • If the item is not here, call the HPL library that has it, and they will change location.
    • If we do have it here:
      • Right-click ILL in “Holds”
      • Select “Modify Hold” and then select new pick-up location. Click “Ok”
      • Write 3-letter code for new pick-up location on ILL label
      • Discharge and print new hold label
      • Wrap with a cover sheet and place in bins
    • If request item has not been received by owning library, call ILL and provide customer card number and new pick-up location
  • Reminders:
    • Works best with Firefox
    • Make sure to search Libraries Worldwide
    • NO renewals
    • If item is returned without a label, attach a note with date it was returned and log in Orphan Books just in case. If customer is present, get barcode number from record
    • If customer is not present and returns incomplete item, attach a note for ILL. DO NOT Discharge
    • Do not mark item lost in Sirsi, but make a note in account and notify ILL
    • If item is damaged, discharge and attach note with item to ILL. DO NOT mark as damaged in Sirsi, but do make a note in the record

  • General Reminders:
    • Keep bins organized and neat. Make sure items are in correct bins.
    • When checking-in Flip Kits, make sure to attach CMH label before putting them in the bins
    • When you are scheduled to Roam, you must be on the floor. (To assist and maintain library. This is a good hour to take a 15 minute break.)
    • Study Room policy: Unlimited now, discuss at next staff meeting
    • Change the location where we keep ILL's

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