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Circulation - Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where can I find out about circulation statistics?
  2. How can we streamline use of the delivery service?
  3. Suggestions for future improvements in online requesting and lending
  4. How can I view information while in Checkout Mode?

1. Where can I find out more about circulation statistics?

Circulation statistics are accessible using any web browser from http://minerva.maine.edu/manage/

The following sections of the online manual at http://minerva.maine.edu/manual/ explain the details: 105432 - 105442, 102587-102588.

Note that more specific questions about circulation statistics, as well as collection statistics, are discussed in the Minerva Management "How to & FAQs".

2. How can we streamline use of the delivery service?

Be sure you are sending materials to the correct library. Check the library abbreviations list if necessary.

3. Suggestions for future improvements in online requesting and lending

Print full library name on Transit Slips so one doesn't have to remember or look up whether emm is EMMC or EMTC, gpl is Gray PL or Gardiner PL, etc. This would help eliminate effort and delay involved in misdirected shipments.

4. How can I view item information from Checkout Mode?

Enter a patron barcode. Go to the Checked Out Items tab or the Holds tab and right-click on the line representing a the desired item. The context menu allows you to view item or bib information without leaving Check Out Mode. Right-click works similarly in a variety of other contexts, almost at every point where multiple titles are displayed one per line, for instance in the View Holds mode.