TARGET: Verticle file check-out

["Jennifer M. Smith" <smije@PDC.K12.WI.US>]

I would like to know how you handle the check-out of Verticle File
materials from your library.  This is the start of my second year in this
position.  The librarian before me had quite a complex system:  Each piece
of verticle file material was given a subject heading and a number, i.e.,
Water Pollution #1.

When a student wants to check out, each seperate item is logged using the
subject heading and number.  Each item is then placed into a folder and
checked out through the circulation system.  Before it goes in the folder,
it must also be stamped with the date due and the folder number written on
the item, so when it is returned the correct item can be crossed off the
log book.  SO, if a student has 25 items they get 25 folders!!

There has GOT to be an easier way!!  I am not ready to get rid of it since
it is used extensively and resources are limited.  Please help!!  I will
post a hit.  TIA.


Jennifer M. Smith
Library Media Specialist
Prairie du Chien High School
phone: (608) 326-8437, ext. 431
e-mail: smije@pdc.k12.wi.us

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