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Circulation Module 5: WMS

How to get to WMS

  • How to get to WMS
    • There are a few ways to get to WMS, but first step is to open Google Chrome:
      • You can either type in the full web address to WMS, which is: bereacollege.share.worldcat.org/wms/cmnd/
      • Another way is that you can begin to type, WMS and it will pop up in the search bar.
      • The final way to access WMS is by looking at your bookmarked pages in Google Chrome.
  • How to Log Into WMS
    • To log into WMS, you will use your my.berea credentials to log into WMS.
      • For me, it is burgesss
      • Then, what my password is.
      • Click login.
      • Finally, you will need to authenticate with DUO. ​​​​​​

Checking Out Items to a Patron

  • How to Check Out Items to a Patron
    • To check out items to a patron:
      • Ask the patron for their ID.
      • In WMS, in the top left tabs, select 'Circulation'.
      • Under the tab 'Assist Patrons', click the cursor into 'Enter Barcode'.
      • Scan patron’s ID
      • Click cursor into “Enter barcode”.
      • Scan book’s Hutchins Library barcode.
      • If book or media, stamp the correct due-date into marker.
        • 120 days for professors (books)
        • 21 days for students and town patrons (books)
        • 7 days for all media
      • Desensitize item, making sure to rub the spine and covers.
      • Hand items and patron’s ID back to patron.
      • Tell them their due date.
      • Tell them to have a nice day 😊

Checking In Items

  • How to Check In Items
    • To check in an item that is being returned:
      • In WMS, in the top left tabs, select 'Circulation'.
      • Under the tab 'Assist Patrons', click “Check In”.
      • Cluck curser to “Item Barcode”.
      • Scan item in.
      • Sensitize the item using the sensitizer.
      • Place item on shelf according to call number.