There are three logical steps in processing a transfer from another location:
- Assign a barcode for the new location.
- Change the location designations in the system.
- Physically mark the book for the new location.
Processing the Transfer
- Call up the existing item record.
- Replace the barcode physically on the item.
- Replace the barcode in the system.
- Change the ‘owner’ branch in the system.
- Change the ‘assigned’ branch in the system.
- If the Funding Source value doesn’t have an ‘HQ’ tracking number (assigned by Headquarters when the item was purchased, set the ‘funding source’ to an ‘X’
- Save the record in the system.
- As neatly as possible, mark out any previous library stamps and replace with the new library stamp.
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