Beyond Hope 2025

Have you ever had patrons frustrated because the item’s not on the shelf even though it says available? Thought you had a title only to find it was lost 6 months ago and never replaced? Have no room on the shelf for brand new titles? Collection maintenance may not usually be visible to your patrons but it’s essential for your collection.   This session will look at workflows, tools, and reports to help you with the sometimes daunting task of maintaining your collection. This session will cover running a full or partial inventory, where to find reports for weeding, and strategies for handling lost and missing items in Sitka’s Evergreen.