Monographs
Where does the MMS ID of a new book get written?
Middle of the Title Page, as close to the spine as possible.
How often does a Pop Pull need to be done?
Every 2 months.
If the transit slip in a book says "withdrawal," who do you bring the book to?
Beth Barth
What should be labeled first before anything else?
Items with Rush and Hold flags
If you have an OTA question, but Sean and Erin are gone, who would be the next person to ask?
Emily Boss
If a new book shows 1 physical item and 1 electronic item, does it get an Add Flag?
No.
When is the only time you should ever click "Create and Receive" after inputting enumeration for a serial?
For any Special Collections or any serial that doesn't require a barcode.
What do we do to serials that look like purchasing catalogs?
Throw away, or ask Erin to be sure.
What color label is used for Reference materials?
Blue and clear
If there is an emergency evacuation, should you:
A. Immediately run out the building
B. Exit the building safely and find your supervisor/contact them after
C. Wait until a supervisor or worker tells you to exit
B.
What symbol signifies a Hold?
A clock
What 2 very important places can you find notes about a serial for processing?
Enumeration guide and Receiving Note (will take Alma as an answer)
Where do items go if they are addressed or suggest they may be government documents?
If an item is going to DLM Journal Stacks, what should be added in the call number and where?
A Prefix at the beginning: DLM/Journals
What is the most important thing to check before putting the cover back on when Mylaring books?
That the book is right side up.
If we received 3-4 copies of a book, and the title isn't showing up in Alma, what is the most likely reason for this?
It is a standing order.
What should you do if you see, for example: "no.1 (2026 May)" after hitting Generate?
Delete the parenthesis and swap Month and Year. The Year should always be at the end/bottom.
When should recycling boxes be broken down?
At least once a week or when it gets overcrowded.
Alma's location should always be set to uk Acquisitions Department. What is the only exception to this rule and what location should you change it to?
For any MIKC Serials, change the location to Circulation Desk.
Where can you get the most accurate updated source of information about any project or procedure you are working on?
In Box.
Name at least 2 places there could be an invoice/packing list for an incoming book or item?
In the package, taped to the front of the package, in the book itself.
What is the most important step in processing serials that happens in Alma after an item is created?
Putting a 1 in Copy ID.
What is the only exception to the rule: "if the item is addressed to someone in the department, put it in their mailbox or oversized bin?"
If the item is addressed to Cammi Carpenter, and it is a package/large envelope. Only small envelopes and invoices go into Cammi's mail slot.
What location of books does not require UNR stamps?
Savitt Medical Library
What does Verso mean?
The second side (or right side) to a single page. For example, the copyright information of a book is most likely on the verso of the Title Page.