Columbia University Libraries Dept. Cat./Coll. Mai. Manual [DCMM-244]

Lost and Missing

USING THE NRTN/NOT FOUND SEARCH LIST

  1. BACKGROUND

    The NRTN/Not Found Search List contains items that have had the NRTN condition set for 90-179 days. This list is produced quarterly. It is not cumulative.

  2. PROCEDURES

    Follow local searching routines to search for each item on the list.

    1. If the item is found at any time during the search process

      1. Check-in the item and determine from the check-in screen whether there is a hold on the item.

        1. If there is a hold -- Place the item on the hold shelf.

        2. If there is no hold -- Reshelve the item.

      2. Update the patron accounting record.

      3. Remove the NRTN item condition.

    2. If the item is not found -- Do not do anything.



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