Barcoding on the fly

When a patron wants to check out a library item that has not been barcoded, you will use the Barcode on the Fly form (see example, below) to assign a barcode and charge the item to the patron. Forms and barcodes are located in the drawer beneath the computer.

To assign a barcode to the item:

1. Take a pair of barcode stickers from the sheet of duplicate barcodes.
2. Verify that both stickers have the same ID number on them.
3. Attach one to the item and place the other in the barcode box on the form.

To identify the item:

1. Write the full call number of the item (including any volume or copy numbers) on the Call # line.
2. Enter the Author and Title information.
3. List any associated parts (for example, a multi-disc recording or a score with parts), on the Misc.Parts line.

To charge the item to the patron:

1. Write the patron’s name and ID # (the underlined numbers following the 2 on the patron’s Stanford ID card) in the blanks in the Patron Information box.
2. Write or stamp the due date.
3. Initial the form.
4. Put completed form in the wooden box under the counter.