Library Systems Management

TLC Table of Contents:

Library Systems Management – Overview & Contact Information

Logging into the Circulation PC

LS2 Staff Training Manual

Adding a Barcode in LS2Staff – Unprocessed Books

Creating an On the Fly Record (OTF) – No MARC record to add to

Importing Students, Teachers, & Responsible Parties

Web Browser – TLC Favorites

Collection Codes and Call Number Prefixes

LS2 Reports – Cognos Reports Manager (Over View)

Items Out and Overdues

Scannable Barcodes for Students & Teachers

Shelf List

Keyword searching reports

Collection Development Reports

Accessing the Online Catalog and Databases

Searching the PAC by Lexile Level

Real Time Inventory

Serials (This module has been discontinued. Use LS2Staff for magazines.)

Using the Holdings Editor

Online Training Videos: Online training for the Cognos/LS2 Reports system, circulation, card
catalog/PAC, and real time inventory is now available through TLC’s web site:

https://otcampus.tlcdelivers.com

At the prompt, enter your training userid and password, Userid: aacps Password: aacps123

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 Library Systems Management

Mark Stockett
Specialist
mstockett@aacps.org
443-770-5179

Library Systems Management maintains and updates the Integrated Library System (ILS).
Several centrally based servers support Library Media Services’ circulation, cataloging,
inventory, and PAC functions. Individual Library Media Centers access these servers through the
AACPS wide area network. The card catalog/PAC can also be accessed from home at
https://opac.aacps.org .

The Circulation module keeps track of all materials in the collection. It uses the database
maintained by the Cataloging module, so whenever a record is added or edited in Cataloging, it
is immediately available to the Circulation module. Staff can enter "on-the-fly" item entries
directly through the Circulation module. MARC data records are imported into the database by
our central office staff.

Over 1.6 million items are checked out each year to students and faculty.

The PAC also provides access to a variety of electronic resources such as databases, e-books,
OneDrive/Office 365, etc.

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 Logging into the Circulation & Research Stations

• This "generic" user name is unique to each school.

• The user name at your school is: XXXX-MEDIA. XXXX represents the 3-4 character
abbreviation for your school's name.

• Your school abbreviation is visible when you are already logged into the computer. Look
at the lower right corner of the screen when logged in:

In this case the abbrevation is RIVA, making the sample ID: RIVA-MEDIA

You may also ask your school support tech or Mark Stockett for the school abbreviation.

• The new password for this ID is: readmore!

This circulation ID will also be used as the generic login for the research stations located in
Media Centers.

• You may not post or tape the password, etc. to computer stations.
• Adults, not students, should enter the login information at each station.

Since staff and students will be logged in under this generic ID, be aware that any information
saved on the network drives under the generic ID can be accessed and deleted by students.

• Do not save any sensitive information or documents under the generic ID. Students will
be able to read and delete anything you have saved under the generic ID.
• Save any sensitive information or documents while logged into the network with your
personal ID.

Remember, all PCs in the school have access to the card catalog/OPAC. Users can log in with
the teacher or student personal id.

• STUDENTS: Select Web Resources. For students, the shortcut for your school card
catalog will be available.

• TEACHERS: Select Faculty Applications. Teachers will have access to the shortcut for
the county card catalog.

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 LS2 Staff Training Manual

August 2016 (Rev. 2107)

Library Systems Management ...................................................... Mark Stockett

@2007, Revised 2010, 2012; 2016, 2017

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 Table of Contents

Starting Circulation .................................................................................................

Checking out an Item ..............................................................................................

Checking in an item.................................................................................................

How to create a fine/charge on a patron record .............................................. 18

Paying a fine/charge ...............................................................................................

Adding a manual charge for special circumstances ..........................................

Waiving a fine/charge .............................................................................................

How to delete an item in LS2Staff ........................................................................

How to add an item in LS2Staff ……….……………………….…………………………….

Creating OTF records if a MARC record is not found ........................................

How to place a HOLD ..............................................................................................

Canceling a HOLD ...................................................................................................

Adding a patron, such as a volunteer, to the database .....................................

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 Starting Circulation

Open your Chrome browser

Enter the address/url http://DRS-LIBDB-1:8082/LS2Staff/

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You can also save this address/url as a favorite.

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Enter your school number as the circulation id and the school zip code as the password.

Select your Location/School. (This will appear blank if you have mistyped the ID or PWD.)

Circ will display as your Workstation ID

Select Login.

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You should now be in the Check in “mode” for LS2Staff as seen below.

Check In is automatically active.

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Press the <F11> function key to display the whole LS2Staff screen. Screen resolution should be
a minimum of 1024X768. If required, your support tech. can adjust the screen resolution.

Notice that the Borrower Services “tab” is active. The Staff Services tab is also available.
These tabs contain the functions that you typically use in LS2 Staff.

The green “bar” displays your school/location name.

The search term box can be used to search for a borrower. The Smart Search button located
next to the search box allows you to narrow a search to name, userid, etc. The Search button
starts the query for the specified search.

The Help button is located near the lower right corner of the LS2 Staff screen.

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 Checking out an Item

In the Search term box, enter a patron’s id or name.

Select Search.

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The basic information for the patron should now appear. Notice the Home Location Only and All
Locations check boxes. This allows you to narrow or broaden your patron searches.

If this is the correct patron, click on Select Borrower or double click the appropriate patron name.

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You are now ready to check out items to the patron.

Enter/scan the item barcode that is being checked out.

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The item and date due should display.

If you wish to alter the due date, prior to scanning an item use the Change Date button to “force”
a due date other than the calculated due date.

Please note that the override prompt uses the same password is “OK”.

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 Checking in an item

While in the Borrower Services tab select Check In.

Enter/scan the barcode to be checked in.

Notice the In House check box/setting located at the bottom of the screen. Selecting this option
prior to check in indicates the items was used in the Media Center but not checked out.

Notice the Special Status option for Check In. Selecting this option prior to check in indicates
the items was Lost, Claims Returned, Claims Never Checked Out, or Damaged.

Damaged - The item will still be available for checkout.

Lost - The item will be marked lost and the user has a choice of charging a fine or not to the
patron’s account.

Claims Not Checked out - Use this when the patron says he/she never checked the item out.

Claims Returned - Use this when the patron says he/she already returned the item.

Lost: Staff Action – The item will be marked lost and there will be no charge. Use this after you
have searched the shelves for an item and you cannot find it.

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The returned item should appear on the screen.

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Clear Check In List removes/clears the list of items that have been checked in from the screen.

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 How to create a fine/charge on a patron record

Search for and select the patron.

You are now viewing the patron record on the Check Out screen.

On the list of item(s) listed on the patron’s record. Check or highlight the item to be marked lost
and charged to the patron.

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Click on Mark Selected.

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Select Lost and confirm the fine/charge amount.

Select OK.

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 Paying a fine/charge

While you are viewing the patron’s account on the screen, select Charges.

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The item(s) and amount owed should be displayed on your screen.

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To pay the entire amount, leave the payment type as Cash and enter the full amount in the
Payment Amount box.

Select Pay.

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You may print a receipt by selecting the Print “button.”

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The fine/charge should now be clear.

Notice the Payment History button that when selected will allow you to toggle between the
current charges and the patron’s payment history.

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 Adding a manual charge for special circumstances

While viewing the patron’s account on the screen, select Charges.

Select Add a Fee.

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Select Fee Type.

In this example select Other.

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Fill in the Fee Amount and the Comment.

Select OK.

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The fine/charge should appear on the patron record.

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 Waiving a fine/charge

Select the patron.

Select Charges.

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The patron’s charges/fines should be displayed.

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Select the item to be waived.

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Under Type, select Waive and enter the amount of money to be waived.

Select Waive “button.”

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Enter the password and select OK.

Print a record of the “wave” if desired.

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The charge should no longer display.

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 How to delete an item in LS2 Staff

Select the Staff Services tab located at the top of your screen.

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You should now be on your Staff Services screen.

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Select Titles & Items.

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Search for you item/title record.

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The simplest method is to type or scan the item barcode. ISBN searches are also very accurate.
If searching by title, be extremely careful to select the correct record.

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Choose/highlight the desired item.

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While the item to be deleted is highlighted, select the red minus sign icon.

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Click on OK to confirm the deletion.

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A the deletion will be confirmed and the item barcode will no longer appear as attached to that
title.

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 Adding a barcode in LS2Staff

Be sure you have entered LS2Circ with your “advanced” ID.

Select the Staff Services Tab.

Select Titles & Items.

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Select Smart and specify an ISBN search. If there is not an ISBN, search by title.

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After entering the ISBN or title, select Search. ISBN searches are the most accurate.

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By default the initial search is for just your school. To search at all school, uncheck Home
Location Only.

Select the title that appears to be the best match by highlighting and clicking on Select.

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It is very important to confirm that this is the correct title record. Review the information in the
Title Info tab. Then select the MARC Record tab located near the middle of the screen. This
will display the title record details.

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Use the arrows to scroll down the MARC record as needed. Check the format, etc. to be sure
this is the correct record.

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If this is the correct title record, select the green plus sign to add your barcode.

Fill in the Item ID, Collection, Call number fields as appropriate, and price. Select Save and
Close when you are finished.

If this was not the correct title, you may repeat your search and review and other possible
MARC records. If all existing MARC records are not appropriate, follow the procedures for
creating an OTF record.

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 Creating an OTF On-The–Fly (OTF) Record

Select the Staff Services tab.

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Be sure that Titles & Items is selected.

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Enter the ISBN that you are searching for.

Select Search.

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This item is not owned at your school/branch. Uncheck the Home Location Only box to
automatically search the entire county for the title record. If the item is still not found, Add New
Title.

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Enter the title, author, ISBN, publisher, pub. year, barcode, collection, prefix, call number, etc.

Select Save & Check In OTF.

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The saved OTF record will display on the screen.

Select OK.

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 How to place a HOLD

Be sure you are on the Borrower Services tab.

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Search for the patron’s record by id or name.

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Select the patron by clicking on Select Borrower.

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Select Holds.

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On the holds screen search for the appropriate title.

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Select the title.

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Select Place Hold.

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A warning will appear if items are supposed to be available on the shelf.

A confirmation that the hold was placed will appear.

Select OK.

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 Canceling a HOLD

Be sure that you are on the Borrower Services tab. Locate the patron record.

Select Holds.

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Select Current Holds to display all holds for this patron.

Select Cancel Hold.

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Select the red minus icon next to the hold you would like to cancel.

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Enter “OK” as the password and select the OK prompt.

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Confirmation that the hold was cancelled should appear.

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 Adding a patron, such as a volunteer, to the database

Be sure that you are on the Borrower Services tab.

Search by name for the new patron.

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Select New Borrower.

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Fill required information such as Home/School, Type, ID/barcode, expiration date, etc.

If you are manually entering a student, select Choose to choose a responsible party.

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Search for a responsible party.

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Select/click on the responsible party.

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Save the new patron record by clicking on the Save button.

The new patron should be available.

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 Adding a barcode in LS2Staff

Be sure you have entered LS2Circ with your ID & Password. This is your school number & zipcode.

Select the Staff Services Tab

Select Titles & Items

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Select Smart to search by ISBN. If there is not an ISBN, search by title.

After entering the ISBN or title, select Search. ISBN searches are the most accurate.

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By default the initial search is for just your school. To search at all school, uncheck Home Location Only.

Select the title that appears to be the best match by highlighting and clicking on Select.

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It is very important to confirm that this is the correct title record. Review the information in the Title
Info tab. Then select the MARC Record tab located near the middle of the screen. This will display the
title record details.

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Use the arrows to scroll down the MARC record as needed. Check the format, etc. to be sure this is the
correct record.

If this is the correct title record, select the green plus sign to add your barcode.

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Fill in the Item ID, Collection, Call number fields as appropriate, and price. Select Save and Close when
you are finished.

If this was not the correct title, you may repeat your search and review and other possible MARC
records. If all existing MARC records are not appropriate, follow the procedures for creating an OTF
record.

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 Creating an On-The–Fly (OFT) Record

Be sure that you have searched for the item in the Holdings Editor or LS2Staff first. Only create an OTF
record if you could not locate an exact, matching record in the Holdings Editor or LS2Staff.

1. After logging into circulation with your “advanced” id, select the Staff Services tab.

2. Select Titles & Items

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3. Fill in the information listed under the header Add New OTF

4. Select Save and Check In OTF. The new item will appear on the screen.

5. If desired, select Add New OTF to create another OTF record.

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 Students, Teachers, and Responsible Parties

Technology extracts the teacher and student information from Chancery/SMS and gives it to us
as a text file that we import each night into the library system.

Some data problems might prevent teacher information from being exported. Since Media has
no access to the Chancery/SMS system to view the actual data, we usually have to rely on what
the library media specialist or school secretary tells us about the teacher’s record. When a
situation is not resolved, we contact the Help Desk to help determine what is actually the
problem is the SMS records.

Any changes might take a couple of days to reach the library database. This includes changes to
last names.

If a group of students do not have a responsible party, it is very likely that the teacher that
should be assigned to these students is not being exported to the library system for the above
mentioned reasons.

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 TLC Websites that should be in your web browser favorites

LS2 Circ / LS2 Staff (Use Chrome not IE) http://DRS-LIBDB-1:8082/LS2Staff/

Cognos Reports / LS2 Reports https://mediaacq.aacps.org/LS2Reports

Holdings Editor https://opac.aacps.org/holdings.opac

Real Time Inventory https://opac.aacps.org/rti

AACPS PAC/Card catalog https://opac.aacps.org

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 Collection Codes and AACPS Call Number Prefixes

When the TLC system was first installed, these collections codes were emailed to Library Media
Specialists. We have now removed some older codes for items such as film loops, etc.

Collection Codes Description Prefix

BGBK Big Book BIG BOOK

BIO Biography no prefix

CAR Career CAREER

CASS Audio Cassette CASS

CD Compact Discs COMPACT DISC

CHRT Chart CHART

COMP Computer COMP

EBK Electronic Books(EBOOKS) EBOOK

EFIC Everybody Fiction no prefix

EQ Equipment EQ

FIC Fiction no prefix

FRES Faculty Reserve This is a TLC system “code”

FS Filmstrip FS

GAME Game GAME

GN Graphic Novels GN

JURN Journals JOURNAL

KIT Kit KIT

MD Maryland MD

MIC Microform MICROFORM

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NF Non-Fiction no prefix

PB Paperbacks PB

PER Periodicals No prefix, enter in Serials.

PLWY Playaways PLAYAWAY

PROF Professional PROF

RCD Record RECORD

REF Reference REF

SC Story Collection no prefix

SLID Slide SLIDE

SRES Student Reserve This is a TLC system “code”

TRAN Transparency TRANS

VD DVDs DVD

VD Video Discs VIDEO DISC

VF Vertical File VF

VIDO Videocassette VIDEO

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 LS2 Reports / Cognos Reports

Select LS2Report / Cognos Report from you browser’s favorites or enter

https://mediaacq.aacps.org/LS2Reports in the address bar of your web browser.

If you are using Internet Explorer, please enable the Compatibility View setting.

Log on with your provided User ID and Password. The User ID is your school’s four digit
number and the password is the zip code.

The Public Folder contains all of the standard reports supplied by TLC. My Folders can contain
“shortcuts” to your frequently used reports.

The folder names indicate the general type of reports that are contained in the folder.

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Selecting Schools and then Notices will display the reports available in this folder. Notice the “trail” or
path of folders is displayed. You may select any of these folders to return to those areas (Schools or the
Public folder).

Each report name is an active link that will initiate the report.

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You must complete each required response/box in order to select the FINISH button.

In this case a list of all items for Annapolis E will be generated that includes the price but not the
borrower ID numbers.

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Reports typically produce a PDF, printable report. The report can be printed or even
downloaded.

The report can also be changed to other formats. The report must be a PDF for any barcode
reports to print properly.

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 Basic Printing of Reports

In Chrome:

Fit to page should be checked in Chrome.

If you still get a blank page as the printed result, uncheck and recheck Fit to page for
Chrome. This forces a rest of the choice and the results should now print.

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In Internet Explorer:

Make sure it is at least IE 11 and in compatibility mode –

Select Open –

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Select the print icon –

Select print.

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When unsure of how to locate a report, use the keyword search. This will search the report
titles and descriptions.

Creating a “shortcut” or report view to a frequently used report can save time. After running a
report you can use the Add this Report option listed on the right hand side of the toolbar.

A shortcut wizard window will appear. It will atomically use My Folders as the location for the
shortcut. Simply select FINISH.

The new shortcut or report view will appear in My Folders.

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 Overdue Items and Items Out

Overdues and Claims Returned Notice (located in the Custom folder). It will list overdues and
any claims returned items now have that status indicated.

Public Folder > Custom or Library Authored Reports

Borrowers and Items Checked Out by Responsible Parties

Public Folder > Schools > Notices

Borrowers and Items Checked Out, Lost, and Fines by Responsible Parties Popular for some
secondary schools as an Excel file.

Public Folder > Schools > Notices

Scannable Barcodes for Students & Teachers

Borrowers and Scannable Barcodes by Responsible Parties. A report used to print class lists
with student barcodes. Be sure the report is displaying as a PDF for barcodes.

Public Folder > Schools > Lists

Shelf Lists

Items in a Holdings Code. This reports lists the call number, author, title, copyright, barcode,
status, and checkouts for items in a given holdings code.

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Lists

Keyword Searching

Although the path to locate each report is given. Please use the keyword search box to locate
these and additional reports as needed.

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 Collection Development Reports

Average Publication Year by Holdings Codes

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Activity-Counts

Aged Items by Dewey Major Classifications

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Activity-Counts

Age Comparison of Collections by Locations and Holdings Codes

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Activity-Counts

Collection Counts with Average Publication Year by Minor Classifications

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Activity-Counts

Items with Lowest Check Out Counts by Holdings Codes

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Lists

Titles by Lowest Circulation Counts in Holdings Code

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Lists

Titles by Highest Circulation Counts in Holdings Code

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Lists

Missing items in a holdingscode

Public Folder > Serials and Other Modules > Inventory

Items in a Holdings Code

Public Folder > Items – Titles > Lists

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 Accessing the Online Catalog and Databases

Card Catalog/PAC PCs in the school:

You may log into the PC using the xxxx-media “generic” account or personal id.

Lab and other PCs in the school:

All PCs in the school have access to the card catalog/OPAC. Log in with the teacher or student personal id.

STUDENTS: Select Web Resources. For students, the shortcut for your school card catalog will be
available.

TEACHERS: Select Faculty Applications. Teachers will have access to the shortcut for the county card
catalog.

Home access:

The AACPS online card catalog is also available from home or other “remote” locations. Place the following URL in
the address bar for Internet Explorer:

https://opac.aacps.org

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Select your school:

Search your catalog or select online databases.

Catalog search:

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Online database page:

School based access typically not require an ID and password to access a database.

Home/remote access will require the use to authenticate using an ID & password for each database.

If accessing e-resources from home, considering using the MackinVIA prompt located on the PAC me nu
to simplify access to online databases and e-books.

Select the MackinVIA menu prompt located on the top menu bar and choose your school from the pull
down menu. Enter your ID number from the school library circulation for the User ID. The Password is
the last four digits of this number. You will should now be authenticated for all databases and e-books
at this point.

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 Searching the PAC by Lexile Level

You can choose to search a single number or a range. When you type in a Lexile measure, a range is
automatically populated on the right, from -100/+50 based on that number, but that range can be
overwritten. Select the bullet for whether you want to search the single Lexile measure or the range.

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 Real Time Inventory

“Shelf Order for Holdings Code” report should be run before beginning inventory

It is very important to run this report before any items are scanned. In Reports Manager, the report can
be found in Public Folders >Serials and other modules> Inventory folder. This report will look odd to
you at first as it gives you each unique call number and the call number Type. If any call number errors
are seen, (odd or incorrect numbers out of order on the list) follow your library or school’s procedures
for having these corrected before beginning inventory for the collection. This report should be used to
track where you have to stop or start as you scan a collection.

Please note that you may substitute the report Items in a Holdings Code. It provides the same
information and many users are already familiar with it. Consider running Items in a Holdings Code for
the big book collection. Many items default to the big book holdings code when an error in entry is
made.

Be sure to make note of the date that you started inventory for this collection. You will need this
information when you run the Identify Missing Items process.

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Accessing Real Time Inventory

To access Real Time Inventory, use this URL https://opac.aacps.org/rti You will be presented with the
following login screen:

Log into the system using a valid circ user/password. This is your school number and zipcode. Choose
Scan Items if you would like to start or continue the inventory process or ‘Identify Missing Items’ if you
would like to identify your missing after you have completed your inventory process. Note: A ten (10)
minute period of inactivity any time after logging in will result in an automatic log-out of the program,
requiring you to log in again. No data will be lost, but your data may not be viewable on the screen.

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Choosing the branch and collection
If you chose Scan Items when logging in, the Library.Solution Inventory Processing; Setup screen will
display. If you chose Identify Missing Items, proceed to page 6. From here verify that your location is
listed at the top of the screen and choose the collection you wish to start the inventory process for.
Typically, you will choose one collection at a time to scan. After choosing the collection, click the double
right arrow button or double-click your mouse to move that collection to the ‘Collections to Scan’
column. If your wish to check the shelf order or ignore overdue fines, check the appropriate option.
Once you have made your selections, click OK. It is advisable to maintain a log of your inventory process
so you can track your progress. Note: If you are using the Metrologic Bluetooth scanner, do not scan
“Enable Inventory Mode”, as per the inventory Mode Quick Reference sheets. Normal circulation
settings for the scanner are all that is required for Real Time Inventory.

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Verifying your items
While you are scanning items, be sure to verify what you are scanning is correct. (Bear in mind, if your
session times out, this data may not be viewable). If the item is correctly on the shelf, the program
records the current data as the inventoried date in that item’s record. If the item has a status other
than on the shelf, the program will verify that the item can be safely checked in immediately. If the only
special action required to be taken is to charge or waive an overdue fine, the item will be checked in and
the inventoried date set as the current date. Items that produce an error message will be highlighted in
the list, along with a pop-up windows containing the error message.

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Error Messages
If checking in the item will result in the need for operator action such as the item filling a hold, item was
previously marked as lost with outstanding charges or paid fees to be handled, the item must be
transferred to another location, or the item is not listed in the database, the operator will be required to
take the item to the circulation desk, and the circulation system will prompt you on what action needs
to be taken next. If you have access to circulation on the computer you are using for RTI, you may wish
to have that program open in a different tab in your internet browser in order to deal with these
situations as they arise. If you believe any message is in error, double-check the barcode and/or rescan
the item.

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Identify Missing Items

To identify missing items, login using a valid circulation user/password and choose Identify Missing
Items.

Choose your collection(s) that you would like

to Process Missing Items for. Be sure to
choose the date in which you began to scan
that collection (this is why your inventory log
is so important). If the wrong date is chosen,
an entire collection may be marked missing.
Once you click on Process Missing Items, you
will be prompted for verification (see top of
next page). If everything is correct, click on
yes and continue. Running this process
actually identifies and marks the missing
items in the collection, in Circ and in the
PAC.

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Running the Missing Items In a Holdingscode report
To see what items were marked missing, you may now open L.S Reports Manager and run the Missing
Items in a Holdingscode report. In Reports Manager, the report can be found in Public Folders >Serials
and other modules> Inventory folder.

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 Serials

Adding a barcode in LS2Staff

Be sure you have entered LS2Circ with your ID & Password. This is your school number & zipcode.

Select the Staff Services Tab

Select Titles & Items

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Select Smart to search by ISSN. If there is not an ISSN, search by title.

After entering the ISSN or title, select Search. ISSN searches are the most accurate.

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By default the initial search is for just your school. To search at all school, uncheck Home Location Only.

If more than one titles appears, select the best match by highlighting and clicking on Select.

Magazines/journals will have [serials] embedded in the title.

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It is very important to confirm that this is the correct title record. Review the information in the Title
Info tab. Then select the MARC Record tab located near the middle of the screen. This will display the
title record details.

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Use the arrows to scroll down the MARC record as needed. Check the format, etc. to be sure this is the
correct record.

If this is the correct title record, select the green plus sign to add your barcode.

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Fill in the Item ID, Collection, Call number fields, Volume, price as appropriate. Notice that the year,
volume, and issue information are placed in the Volume field. Select Save and Close when you are
finished.

If this was not the correct title, you may repeat your search and review and other possible MARC
records. If all existing MARC records are not appropriate, follow the procedures for creating an OTF
record.

Please note that some serials titles were divided by year and six month increments due to the large
number of barcodes attached.

Example:

Dogster 2015 [serials] [January - June 2015] Dogster 2015 [serials] [July - December 2015]

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 Using the Holdings Editor

After selecting the Holdings Editor from Internet Explorer’s Favorites, the above screen will appear.

If the Holdings Editor is not in your IE Favorites, go to https://opac.aacps.org/holdings.opac

Search for the title. ISBN recommended.

If you cannot locate the correct MARC record in the Holdings Editor, create an OTF record in circulation.
Be sure to include a valid ISBN.

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Click on the title link.

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Select MARC DISPLAY.

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Confirm that this is the correct title, edition, publisher, etc.

Select EDIT HOLDINGS.

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Enter your password. This is your cost center number.

Enter your PIN. This should be your school zipcode.

Select SUBMIT REQUEST.

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Select ADD HOLDINGS.

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Complete the required fields. Be sure to pull down the Holdings Code to select the correct entry.

Select Add Holdings

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Your new item/copy will appear on the screen.

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