Meeting 8/04/18

INTRODUCTION

 8:32 AM 
Jacqueline Thomas officiated the meeting 
Recorded by Kayren Alexander SUGGESTION BOX: 
“If possible, Can we ask the customers to rate/comment on our location on Google? The reviews for our location suck and they are outdated (2 years old). We have evolved and our reviews should reflect that.”

Shanelle and Tyra explained the process of updating Google comments.

All a patron needs is an active Google/Gmail account.
HPL TIDBITS

Each Saturday, Pat will share her extensive HPL knowledge and share little known circulation information. (aka HPL Tidbits)

ITEM ON THE FLY

* Two years ago, Central mandated that each location should and able to add an item into Sirsi temporarily so the customer can check out materials.

* The intranet has a video explaining the process in detail.


* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-T6d8M129g&feature=youtu.be

HOW TO FIND “CREATE AN ITEM ON THE FLY” VIDEO ON THE INTRANET

* Go to Training Portal → Learning resources → Library Functions→ SirsiDynix Circulation→ Create an item on the fly (video)

CREATING AN ITEM ON THE FLY
* In Sirsi, click on the circulation module → go to “items” wizard group→ click on the “add item” wizard

In the “search for” box enter: Item on the fly
Set the index to Title
Set library to ALL
Set type to Keyword
Click Search

Select ITEM ON THE FLY title record
Click Modify
Scroll down to the item on the fly HOU-LMS
Under the call number, select “add item”
In the item ID box, enter the barcode for the item
In the type box, select the option that relates best to the item (ex: BOOK for adult, BOOK-JUV for Juvenile)
Select shadow item 
In the CIRCNOTE field under extended information, enter the call number and a brief title 
Select save
Check the item out to the customer
SELF REPORTED LOST ITEMS
If a patron informs a staff member about a lost item, DO NOT MARK ITEM LOST OR MISSING.

Instead, go to Display Item→ Record the price of item→Bill User for item→ Select LOST → Add the price of the item → Select Bill User

$10.00 reshelf fee for cataloged books 
$5.00 reshelf fee for uncatalogued books

AV MATERIALS WITH MISSING ITEMS
DO NOT Mark AV materials with missing items as lost. Make a note for the item and place on the appropriate shelf in the workroom.

CONCLUSION
Meeting concluded at 8:55 AM 
ATTENDANTS-Jacqueline,Tyra,Patricia,Kayren,Catia