Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery - Staff Wiki


Vendor Notices - Awaiting Supply from the Publisher

  1. Log in to the Acquisitions Serials Module in ALEPH.

  2. Call up the order by typing the Order number in the Order Number field, located in the upper left-hand corner.
    Check to make sure you have the correct record.

  3. Check to make sure the Arrival status (Arr St) is still "None", and that the Status is still "SV". If it's anything different, attach a printout to the notice and give it to the Acquisitions Librarian.

  4. Add the following information to tabs in the lower pane.

  5. Tab 2: General
    In the Library Note field, add the note: "Awaiting supply from the publisher per [vendor] notice dated _____".

  6. Tab 3: Vendor
    Change the batch claiming date according to the following:

    • Regular orders: 4 months from today.

    • Priority orders: 2 months from today.

    • Rush orders: 2 weeks from today.
      Click Update when done.

  7. Click "Print/Cancel", then select "Record information only" to print the record. Paperclip the printout to the back of the notice.

  8. Sort the notices for Rush and Priority orders from the Regular orders:

  9. Rush orders and Priorities: Give these to the Special Ordering Technician.

  10. Regular orders: Write "Order Delayed - Awaiting Supply from the Publisher" on the printout. Paperclip all the printouts together and put them in the Vendor Notices/Department Reports mailing slot.


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