Library Services

2023-24 school year

April 17, 1:00 - 3:00 PM "Year End Reports"

The focus will be on reports that will help you end the school year on a high note. Want to know all items loaned in the last month of school? There's a report for that. Paper Overdue Notices not getting home? Email notices to parents.
(or just to students) Email specific report needs to Rebecca before class.

Inventory & Collection Analysis for Libraries March 7, 2024
1:00-3:00 PM

Presentation

Agenda

WorkFlows Cataloging  Monday November 13, 2023

Presentation 

Agenda

WorkFlows Reports Wednesday October 11, 2023

Presentation

Agenda

Library Basics September 12, 2023

Presentation

Agenda

Library Basic  March 7, 2023
Presentation (links to handouts and resources in speaker notes)

INFOhio Updates (highlights, discounts & your patron numbers) 11 minute video https://youtu.be/O70XmBQrSc8 

Cataloging step-by-step w/ participant input 28 minute Zoom recording 
Cataloging Support files: Brief Steps for Cataloging (includes decision making flowchart and Smart/Dumb barcode steps)
List of Cataloging handouts from INFOhio (Prioritized)

Want a brief video of cataloging? Watch this video from INFOhio it covers how to catalog an existing item, add item and SMARTport for a new item.

August 12, 2022
Agenda
2022 Circ Counts and Calendars 7 minute video
2022 BLUEcloud & Mobile Staff 10 minute video

Resources

Ohio Ready to Read

Working with beginning readers? Start here!

Library Services Handbook

Handouts to help you with WorkFlows.

OhioNet Discounts (2023 Flyer)

List of discounts you can receive through our membership with INFOhio.

Scanner Recommendations

A list created by INFOhio from contributions across the state.

Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative

Free Collection Analysis & TeachingBooks for Schools

Workflows Installation Links

3 of 9 Font  How to Guide - Download 
ZippedSIRSI/WorkFlows Installation File - From this site you can obtain the SIRSI install file and complete directions
Suggested WorkFlows Properties (check annually, or apply after a re-install) Provided by Lori Pringle East Holmes Local Schools.

Workflows Handbook Highlights

A few of the most commonly used links are listed below. To access the full Workflows Handbook visit INFOhio > hamburger menu > Library Staff & Providers > Workflows Handbook https://www.infohio.org/library/library-services-handbook

Report Session (PC version) Setting pathway to print/view reports   -Resolve the pathway error "The specified path was not found" following the steps in this handout 

Report Session (Mac version) Setting pathway to print/view reports -Resolve the pathway error "The specified path was not found" following the steps in this handout

Inventory - Assorted Resources

Video Guide for Inventory

Access your Collection Online

Bookmark TCCSA's Library Portal https://data.infohio.org/tccsa so you can access your collection from the web and review your library policies.

Online Catalog link for faculty and patrons

Choose your district and library from the list to search or place a hold through ISearch and Fetch.

Mobile Staff

An alternative to Workflows, MobileStaff can be used to circulate items when on the go (via web or app).
Mobile Staff Web Link for use on laptops or workstations, either admin use or self-checkout use.
You will need this activation code for the first time logging in with each computer: 163d5390-14f1-44c8-81f4-51ebc7e70a10

BLUEcloud

Circulate, Catalog and build Course Lists for educators with BLUEcloud a cloud-based tool with a clean, modern interface. Have all the basic circulation tools when WorkFlows is not an option or ideal for a substitue to keep items circulating while you are away. 

BLUEcloud Web Link Contact TCCSA if you don't know your username, or whether your district is set up to use BLUEcloud.

BLUEcloud Learning Pathway Learn more about BLUEcloud from INFOhio