What's New in WALS

Monday 'Minder 2022.18

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Today’s Topic: Googling for Library Books, Or, helping patrons use your library instead of Amazon. Pt. I

When patrons want to get a book/DVD/whatever, what's their first stop? Google. And what is Google's top result usually? An ad for the item on Amazon and a table on the right with info about the item. What if those things led the patron to the catalog and your library?   Read More...

Monday 'Minder 2022.17

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Today’s Topic: Remove old WorkFlows reports, or, Remember to look at your Clean Holds Report!

Excel tip: Include text in formula

My Win of the Week last Friday was the removal of some 26,xxx Finished Reports.  A big chunk of those reports were ones that should have been removed by libraries after they've printed/looked at them.  I feel like a Mom reminding her kids: "Remember to pick up after yourself!!"  Read More...

Monday 'Minder 2022.16

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Today’s Topic: Suspending and UNsuspending holds for patrons in WorkFlows.

Truly, the easiest way to suspend and unsuspend holds is in the public catalog; however, one doesn't always have that option. And, as any good Scout knows, it is always better to be prepared with a backup plan!  Suspending a hold in WF is pretty straightforward, but when it comes to un-suspending? That's a different story!.....

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