In Sirsi:
- In Modify Title, bring up the corresponding record.
- Under the Call Number/Item tab, verify that the barcode that is on the book matches the record. Be sure and check the copy number and volume/issue information. These are likely to be in individual volume sets.
- In the Item Information section, change the Home Location to Withdrawn. (The Current Location will change when you save the item).
- In the Extended Information section, add a Staff note saying "wd per xx date". The xx will be the initials of the person who asked for the item to be withdrawn.
- Save the item record.
In the book:
- Remove the date slip located in the back of the book.
- Remove the book plate located in the front of the book (Not all books will have a book plate).
- Next to the Rice University ownership stamp on the title page, stamp Withdrawn.
- Cross out the call number located on the spine of the book
- If any of the books are fairly new and might be of use to others in the library, ask Andy DiAmico to look at them. Otherwise, discard the books in the recycle bins in Sims Alley.
- Count each withdrawal. At the end of the month, give the numbers to Jiun Kuo.