Tip of the Week

Tip for: 05.05.08

In Transit Mode Proper Use

Summary:  For Central Union users, the In Transit mode and In Transit patron (barcode 9) is probably the least-understood but integral part of the Central Union System.  Improper use of the In Transit feature can cause many problems.  Let us explain how to use it properly.

To send an item to another library and then send it back to the owning library:

• Type IT and press <enter>.  This will cause a dialog to appear that will allow you to specify a destination and note.  Fill in the information and click on OK. 

• Type a period (.) and press <enter>.  Send the item to the borrowing library.

• When the item arrives at the borrowing library, Bookdrop the item to check it in from the In Transit patron (barcode 9).

• If the item had a hold on it for a patron at the borrowing library, it may then be checked out to that patron.

• When the patron returns the item, simply Bookdrop it and a message will appear stating that it is from {library's name} and has been placed in transit.

• Return the item to the owning library.

• When it arrives at the owning library, Bookdrop the item to change the status from In Transit to Available.