Withdrawing Items

In the catalog record

1. Bring up the corresponding record by barcode (Modify Title > Search by Item ID)
2. Verify that the item in hand matches the record. Be sure and compare the copy number and volume/issue information.
3. Update the Item record (the Call Number/Item tab)
   
   1. In the Item Information section, change the Home Location to Withdrawn (the Current Location will change to be the same when you save the record).
   2. In the Extended Information section, add a Staff note that states wd per <initials of person who requested withdrawal> <date of withdrawal>
4. Save the catalog record.

In the item

1. Remove the date slip located in the back of the book.
2. Remove the book plate located in the front of the book (Not all books will have a book plate).
3. Next to the Rice University ownership stamp on the title page, stamp Withdrawn.
4. Cross out the call number located on the spine of the book
5. If any of the books are fairly new and might be donated to Better World Books, ask Andy DiAmico to look at them. Otherwise, discard the books in the recycle bins in Sims Alley.

Keep a count of all withdrawals you make. At the end of the month, give the numbers to Jiun Kuo.