We are working on figuring out a better process for our large library of things items such as folding tables, folding chairs, pop up canopies, etc. The current idea is to have barcodes on cards kept behind the desk to represent these items. Then move them to a different slot when they have been checked out to a patron. Then move back to the available slot when returned and checked in. If someone wants to reserve an item our best idea is a sticky note on the card. Trying to decide what will best be used by all circulation staff and be kept up to date. 

I was wondering if anyone could share their procedures for checking out large library of things items that may not necessarily have a barcode attached to the physical item? 

Thank you for any input or discussion! 

Emily

emily@rivervalleylibrary.org

Hello, 

I was wondering how everyone handles a situation where a high demand item has not been returned and has now been BILLED status for several months and you want to replaced the item so its available for others. Generally with replacements, we add them to the existing item record with an updated barcode so we can retain the stats on that item. But what do you do when you want to get a popular item back in circulation but do not want to mess with the billing process? 

Thanks for any info and discussion! 

Emily Riewerts

River Valley Library

Wilmington has created (purchased 2 books, cut/copied, etc.) close to 30 Story Walks. 
We’re a small library and run out of storage space.
Each page is 46.72cm x 61.96 cm (roughly 2ft x 3 ft) , each page is laminated.
They are from 18 to 24 pages.

We have so many because we tend to only have the StoryWalk up for one week before we switch it out. 
Pages are wiped down before they are put away.

Please – borrow, buy, Take them.  
We’ve put too much energy/time into creating these to just let them gather dust.
We will be creating many more for this coming summer.

B29413291 if you want to see the bib; individual titles below.

For purchase or donation (to you), please contact Maria Meachum, my director at 815-476-2834.

Titles:
"Acorn was a little Wild" Jen Arena (c) 2022.
"Art & Max" by David Wiesner
"ARTificial Intelligence," by David Biedrzycki; 23 numbered pages, (c) 2024
"The Bat" by Elise Gravel
"Big Dance" by Aoife Greenham - This is the 'STARTER' kit. Item walks reader through the concept of a StoryWalk.
"Can You Find My Robot's Arm?" (c) 2016 by Chihiro Takeuchi.
"Cannonball," words by Sasha Cotter, pictures by Josh Morgan, (c) 2020.
"The Cloud Spinner" by Michael Catchpool, illustrated by Alison Jay.
"The Cow Who Climbed a Tree," Gemma Merino
"Dancing with Grandad: an Alzheimer's Story for Children & Their Families," Alzheimer's Foundation of America (c) 2020.
"Explorers of the Wild," by Cale Atkinson, (c) 2016
"Hazel Handful," by James Michalak, illustrated by Matt Myers (c) 2025.
"The Hidden Rainbow," by Christie Matheson.
"How Big is the World?" by Britta Teckentrup
"How I Became a Pirate," by Melinda Long.
"If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, DON'T!" by Elise Parsley
"Interstellar Cinderella" by Deborah Underwood
"It Began with Lemonade," by An-Li Cho, (c) 2021.
"Knight Owl" by Christopher Denise
"Knight Owl and Early Bird," by Christopher Denise.
"The Little Blue Cottage," by Kelly Jordan, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle (c) 2020
"Love, Z," by Jessie Sima
"Mr. Wuffles" by David Weisner - Wordless, with directions below pictures.
"Narwhal vs. Kindergarten," by Vanessa Roeder, (c) 2025
"Perfect School Picture" by Deborah Diesen.
"Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket," by Sue Fleiss.
"Sunrise Summer," by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. (c) 2020
"Swashby and the Sea" by Beth Ferry
"We are Definitely Human," by X. Fang
"What's Inside a Flower? and other questions abouty Science and Nature" by Rachel Ignotofsky.
"Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?" by Suzy Senior

Wilmington has created (purchased 2 books, cut/copied, etc.) close to 30 Story Walks. 
We’re a small library and run out of storage space.
Each page is 46.72cm x 61.96 cm (roughly 2ft x 3 ft) , each page is laminated.
They are from 18 to 24 pages.

We have so many because we tend to only have the StoryWalk up for one week before we switch it out. 
Pages are wiped down before they are put away.

Please – borrow, buy, Take them.  
We’ve put too much energy/time into creating these to just let them gather dust.
We will be creating many more for this coming summer.

B29413291 if you want to see the bib; individual titles below.

For purchase or donation (to you), please contact Maria Meachum, my director at 815-476-2834.

Titles:
"Acorn was a little Wild" Jen Arena (c) 2022.
"Art & Max" by David Wiesner
"ARTificial Intelligence," by David Biedrzycki; 23 numbered pages, (c) 2024
"The Bat" by Elise Gravel
"Big Dance" by Aoife Greenham - This is the 'STARTER' kit. Item walks reader through the concept of a StoryWalk.
"Can You Find My Robot's Arm?" (c) 2016 by Chihiro Takeuchi.
"Cannonball," words by Sasha Cotter, pictures by Josh Morgan, (c) 2020.
"The Cloud Spinner" by Michael Catchpool, illustrated by Alison Jay.
"The Cow Who Climbed a Tree," Gemma Merino
"Dancing with Grandad: an Alzheimer's Story for Children & Their Families," Alzheimer's Foundation of America (c) 2020.
"Explorers of the Wild," by Cale Atkinson, (c) 2016
"Hazel Handful," by James Michalak, illustrated by Matt Myers (c) 2025.
"The Hidden Rainbow," by Christie Matheson.
"How Big is the World?" by Britta Teckentrup
"How I Became a Pirate," by Melinda Long.
"If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, DON'T!" by Elise Parsley
"Interstellar Cinderella" by Deborah Underwood
"It Began with Lemonade," by An-Li Cho, (c) 2021.
"Knight Owl" by Christopher Denise
"Knight Owl and Early Bird," by Christopher Denise.
"The Little Blue Cottage," by Kelly Jordan, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle (c) 2020
"Love, Z," by Jessie Sima
"Mr. Wuffles" by David Weisner - Wordless, with directions below pictures.
"Narwhal vs. Kindergarten," by Vanessa Roeder, (c) 2025
"Perfect School Picture" by Deborah Diesen.
"Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket," by Sue Fleiss.
"Sunrise Summer," by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. (c) 2020
"Swashby and the Sea" by Beth Ferry
"We are Definitely Human," by X. Fang
"What's Inside a Flower? and other questions abouty Science and Nature" by Rachel Ignotofsky.
"Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?" by Suzy Senior

Hi!

This morning, the president of our Friends organization told us that they no longer want unsellable materials because it is too much work for the volunteer that processes donations. So, we are on our own to figure out how to discard of any unwanted materials. Does anyone recycle their own damaged materials? And if so, do you use normal recycling or is there a different way that you get rid of these items?

Thanks in advance!

We may need to replace our disc cleaning machine soon so I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for one being used at their library. Something more basic would be preferable as we have two locations I split time at so I may not be able to run the machine every day. Maintenance on our bigger model was also challenging so if anyone has experience with a smaller model please let me know.

Thanks!

jamesn@trpld.org