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Simpson Library Technical Services

Serves as a reference for all Staff.

New Books

note: we no longer do this, but I am not deleting it since it's good to know.

New Books Location (Temporary)

  1. In Alma go to the Scan In Items screen.
  2. Go to the Change Item Information tab.
  3. Set Change Type to Temporary and Location to New Books. Keep Check Requests checked.
  4. Click in the Scan item barcode box and begin scanning all items headed for the New Books shelf. Make sure to watch the screen as you scan to ensure all items are set to a new temporary location of new books and that the call number in Alma matches what is on the spine label.
  5. **Note: Any cd that accompanies a book also goes on NEW BOOKS status**

Shelving New Books

  1. The New Books shelving unit is located in the Popular Reading section. The very top shelf should only be used for display of items.
  2. If there is room for New Books on the shelves choose some New Books to replace the New Books that are already on display. Any book that you are moving off of display should placed in proper call number order among the items already shelved.
  3. After you put new items on display you will have to interfile the rest of the New Books with the items that are already on the shelves. Make sure you shelf read after you place all your items on a shelf.
  4. As more New Books are added you will have to shift items to lower shelves. Keep in mind you should be leaving enough room to display a book on each shelf. Use your best judgment in spacing out the books.
  5. If there is no room to comfortably fit all the New Books you’ll need to remove ALL the old New Books before placing the new New Books on the shelves. Remove the dust jackets and bring items back to Circ workroom.
  6. In Alma go to the Scan In Items screen.
  7. Go to the Change Item Information tab.
  8. Set Change Type to Restore.
  9. Click in the Scan item barcode box and scan all items being removed from the New Books location. Make sure to watch the screen as you scan to ensure they are set to their original permanent location.