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Alma Reserves Processing

Reserves processing in Alma

Alternate Method for Placing Items on Reserve

Use this method for items owned by the Knox Libraries which are not yet on a reading list:

Make sure you have the correct Alma library selected for the Reserves location you are in:

 

This method only works if the Reading List already exists. Check to see if the Reading List (and the Course!) exists by going to Fulfillment > Course Reserves > Reading Lists. Create the Reading List if it doesn't exist before completing the next steps.

1. Go to: Fulfillment > Resource Requests > Scan in Items

2. Click on the "Change Item Information" tab

3. Make the following changes on the Scan in Items screen (note: screen image below show example choices for a sample reserve item):

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A - Location: Choose the proper Reserves location from the drop-down list

B - Reading List: Choose the proper reading list from the drop-down list.

C - Item Policy: Choose the appropriate Item Policy as designated on the reserve request form.

3. Scan in the item barcode