Chapter 12. Items in Transit

Chapter 12. Items in Transit
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When Will An Item Go In Transit?
Receive In Transit Items
Viewing Transit Details
Cancelling Transits

When Will An Item Go In Transit?

Sitka Training Video - Transits (2:41)

Evergreen’s In Transit feature is used to keep track of items transferring among branches within a library system or between separate Sitka libraries. This functionality makes Interlibrary Connect possible for BC and Manitoba public libraries and allows for BC OneCard returns to be tracked as they transit between Sitka BC public libraries.

When an item is checked in at a non-owning branch or library, the status is changed to In Transit and a transit slip is generated. Items in transit are sent to the destination branch or library according to your library’s policy and workflow.
When you capture a hold with a pick up library other than your branch or library, the item’s status is changed to In Transit and a hold transit slip is generated . Holds in transit are sent to the destination branch or library according to your library’s policy and workflow.

Libraries should check the Transit List on a regular basis for items that have been in transit longer than normal or have been put into transit by misscans.

Tip

If you capture holds on the Capture Holds screen, a hold transit slip is printed automatically by default. If you capture holds on the Check In screen, you can choose to print slips automatically by selecting the check in modifiers Auto-Print Hold and Transit Slips.