Cataloging Processes

Perform a Physical Titles or Physical Items search using All Titles > Title or Keywords search. Use the terms from the title page of the book. Be sure to find the correct item by comparing editions, publication date, author, publisher, number of pages (click on the title to view the full MARC record). 

If the item is not found: Proceed with Physical Processing of Withdrawn Items.

If the item is found:

1. Click on the link "Physical" to expand the view.

• If the status says it is on loan, then then proceed with "Physical Processing of Withdrawn Items."
• Jot down the call# and go to the shelf and check to see if there is another copy. If another copy of this same item is on the shelf, then proceed with "Physical Processing of Withdrawn Items."

2. With the Physical details view expanded, click Items.

3. the List of Items screen opens. Click the actions menu (the 3 dots on the right) for the item record, then select Withdraw.

4. At the Confirmation Message, click Confirm.

5. When the item is the only/last item on a bib, you will be prompted about what to do with the holding and bib; under this scenario, select Delete Bibliographic Record (unless other holdings are present), then click Go.

6. After the screen refreshes, you may still be viewing the list of items screen. Click the go back arrow; Alma should refresh the results with the title no longer listed.

7. Proceed with Physical Processing of Withdrawn Items.