Checking In Library Materials

All returned library materials (books, journals, dvds/vhs, course reserves) must be checked in using the library automated system. These materials are generally returned to the circulation desk, but patrons may return some items to one of the library book drops. There is an indoor book drop is located in front of the circulation desk and an outdoor book drop located on the south side of the building.

Reserves:

open Millennium
click Check-In located on the left side bar
scan the bar code on the book - the record will change so that you can see the bar code, the patron’s name, the amount due, and status
return item to the Reserve shelves located under the desk top where the Reference Librarian sits

General Collection and Reference:

open Millennium
click Check-In located on the left side bar
scan the bar code on the book - the record will change so that you can see the bar code, the patron’s name, the amount due, and status
sensitize the book using the sensitizer/desensitizer located between the two computers at the front desk - be sure the switch is in the IN position; a red light verifies that the book is sensitized
put the book on the re-shelving cart

Periodicals

sensitize the periodical using the sensitizer/desensitizer located between the two computers at the front desk - be sure the switch is in the IN position; a red light verifies that the book is sensitized
fill in a Faculty & Staff Borrowing Form
re-shelve the magazine

Videos and DVDs: