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Attachment C <br />Processes involved in checking in books: <br />1. Empty books from book drop onto a cart. <br />2. Wheel cart to the desk. <br />3. Scan the barcode on each item <br />4. If the item contains multiple parts (DVDs, Audio books, Music CDs, books <br />that contain a map or desk, etc.) the computer will prompt staff to check <br />the item for all parts. <br />a. Staff has to click "ok" on the computer. <br />b. Open the case and make sure all pieces are included. <br />5. Each item individually needs to be placed on the "sensitizing" machine to <br />activate the strip that sets off the alarm. CDs and disks need to be taken <br />out of the case and set directly on the machine. <br />6. DVDs cases each need to be locked using the locking device. <br />7. After items are checked in~and sensitized, staff places them on a cart until <br />staff members have time to sort them. <br />8. Staff then sorts the books and puts them in order onto the appropriate cart <br />behind the desk. Library staff typically has 3-4 carts going at once. These <br />carts are designated by the locations within the library. (Children's picture <br />books and easy readers would be together) <br />9. When a cart is full, staff wheels it to the side of the desk until someone <br />has time to shelve it. <br />10. If a book is on hold for someone the following steps are taken: <br />a. When staff scan the barcode a block will pop up on the computer <br />screen <br />b. Staff clicks "yes,. we want to hold the item". <br />c. A hold slip is printed. <br />d. Staff rubber bands the hold slip to the book to display on the spine <br />of the book. <br />e. Staff "sensitizes" the book. <br />f. Staff then shelves the book on the hold shelf. <br />11. If a book is returned damaged by the last borrower (wet, coffee stains <br />etc.) these are the steps taken: <br />a. Staff will scan the barcode to check the item in. <br />b. Staff will highlight the item on the check in screen and click on the <br />"manage item record" icon. <br />c. Select "unavailable" status and save. <br />d. Give the item to Circulation .Supervisor with a note that it was <br />received damaged at check in. <br />e. Circulation Supervisor will charge the replacement cost of the book <br />to the previous patron. <br />f. Circulation Supervisor will call the previous patron to let them know <br />that the replacement charge has been charged to their account. <br />17 <br />13 <br />