Weeding and Inventory Edition!
OPALS Tips & Reminders, May 2016
Shelflist & Ranges reminder. . .
Last time, I talked about the Shelflist & Ranges report. FYI: you can also make the report an Excel CSV spreadsheet. You can then edit the columns the way you want, and save it as a XLSX document so you can save your editing.
Weeding / Deleting
After weeding books off the shelves, be sure to delete the MARC records. Or at least change the item status to "withdrawn."
Deleted Item Report
If you need a list of what you've deleted during a certain time period, this report can help.
Ryan's inventory tips!
Various thoughts to consider before you begin inventory.
Inventory with Worth Data Tricoder scanner
If you are using the portable inventory scanner. . .
Inventory with laptop
Using a portable laptop-type computer? Try these instructions. . .
A grid for keeping track. . .
You need to keep track as you go, so you don't skip or repeat areas. This grid will help.
Contact information
Please call or write if you have inventory questions.
I am in and out during the summer. But I check my e-mail often, so please don't hesitate to drop me a line.
Email: shinkle@wswheboces.org
Website: www.wswheboces.org
Location: 27 Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Phone: 518-581-3700