Note: Below are the different categories for Lost or Missing items
| Types of LOST statuses |
|---|
| Lost:Automated Long Overdue (means overdue for 39 days) |
| Lost (checked in using Special Status check-in when patron has lost the item and wants to pay for it) |
| Claims Not Checked Out (checked in using Special Status check-in when patron claimed s(he) never checked out the item) |
| Claims Returned (checked in using Special Status check-in when patron claimed item was returned) |
| Lost: Staff Action (checked in using Special Status) |
| Types of MISSING statuses |
|---|
| Missing: Staff Action |
| On Display |
| Missing In Transit |
| At Bindery |
| Staff Use |
| REPAIR (Books) |
| Programs |
| Cataloging |
| Backup Copy |
| Circulation |
PROCEDURES FOR LOST AND MISSING CHECK-INS
To check-in an item as LOST when it is on a patron’s record
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Be in the patron’s record
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Highlight the item by clicking on the box to the left of the item
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At the bottom, click the second drop down box and choose appropriate choice from Mark Lost, Mark Claims Returned, or Mark Claims Not Checked Out
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Click OK
To check an item in as MISSING when it cannot be found on your shelves
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Go to the Check In Items (F3) screen (see screen shot below)
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Click this item under Special Status
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Type in barcode or title of item – if multiple copies of that item, be careful to choose the correct one
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Click OK
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Select the correct option – Missing: Staff Action
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Click OK
Fine Policy For Previously “LOST” Library Materials
Please see the Fines and Fees page
