Periodical Return Statistics
Every morning we count Recall and Search requests, as well as any manual periodical loans from the previous day. These are recorded on the green ‘Periodical Return Statistics’ slip found on the bookcase. This is usually done by the Holds/Recalls staff member, but on the occasions that person is not at work, it will need to be completed by opening staff.
- Date the slip with yesterday’s date and initial.
- Record the number of manual periodicals and Gov Docs that were signed out. These will need to be separated by SMU patrons and patrons from other institutions
- Record any Renewals or Returns.
- Record the number of Recall and Search requests in the appropriate space.
- Once recorded, file the periodical cards alphabetically by title in the main periodical file.
- Remove and record any returned periodical transaction cards.
- Attach the returned cards, along with any recall and search slips, to the stats form and leave in the Returns slot.
- This slip will be collected by the appropriate staff member.
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