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      Status of an Item
 
 
 

In the middle of the catalogue record display screen you will find the following box:

The Status box displays the current availability of the item.

For more information on the Location and Call Number boxes, see Item locations or Classification numbers

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The following is a list of current status terms and an explanation of each:

STATUS EXPLANATION
Available The item is currently on the shelf in the branch library indicated under Item Location. Depending on the type of item, you may or may not be able to borrow it. Also check the Borrowing Guides for more information.
Billed The item has been billed for replacement, but not yet paid for by the borrower.
Billed PD The item has been billed for replacement, and has been paid for by the borrower.
Binding The item is currently being bound.
Cl Returned Borrower has claimed return of the item.
Conservate The item has been sent to the Conservation Unit for attention.
Date Due If the item is already on loan, the date it is due to be returned is displayed.
In Process The item has been received by the Library, but has not yet been made available for use. Ask at the Loans Desk if the item is required urgently.
In Repair The item is currently being repaired.
In Transit The item is currently being moved between branch libraries.
Lib Use Only The item is temporarily in use by Library staff.
Missing The item is missing, but not yet declared lost by the library.
NewBk Display Newly acquired books are displayed in a special collection in each branch library for a short period after receipt.
On Holdshelf The item has been requested by someone else and is now waiting to be borrowed.
Recalled The item has been requested by another borrower.
Spec Display The item has been temporarily placed in a special display.
Withdrawn The item has been marked for withdrawal from the library's collection. It may be under consideration for transfer to the Warehouse.

 
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