Checking In Materials

(A) Checking in books, magazines and any item without a disc(s)

  1. Scan the item’s barcode in the Check-In (F3) screen.
  2. If a pop-up message occurs, follow directions and/or resolve situation
  3. If correctly checked in, the title, etc. of item will appear on the screen

(B) Checking in DVDs, Books on CD, Children’s kits with CDs, and Music CDs

  1. Count the number of discs to determine that all discs are in the case/kit.
  2. If a disc is missing, click cancel and do not check in the item. Call the patron and inform him/her of the missing disc and explain that the item will not be checked in until all disc are there. If necessary, renew the item.
  3. Scan the barcode in the Check-In (F3) screen.
  4. If a pop-up message occurs, follow directions and/or resolve situation.  If multiple discs are in the case, this pop-up should verify the number.  If the correct number of discs is in the case, continue with the check-in.  If discs are missing, click Cancel.
  5. If correctly checked in, the title, etc. of item will appear on the screen

(C) Checking in Baby Booster Boxes / Literacy Bags

  1. Verify that all materials are in the box/bag by checking the list in/on the box/bag.
  2. If any materials are missing, do not check in the box/bag
    Call the patron and inform her/him of the missing item(s) and explain that the box/bag will not be checked in until it is complete. If necessary, renew the item.
  3. Scan the barcode in the Check-In (F3) screen.
    • For boxes, the barcode is located on the box itself.
    • For literacy bags, the barcode is located on the paper listing the bag’s contents.
  4. If a pop-up message occurs, follow directions and/or resolve situation
  5. If correctly checked in, the title, etc. of item will appear on the screen