How to circulate Microfilm and Microfiche within NBL

Microfilm and Microfiche are a non-circulating collection within NBL. However, microfilm or microfiche can be circulated to another NBL unit in the event that a machine or printer is broken. For a list of microfilm and microfiche machines visit the following link:

To circulate Microfilm and Microfiche you will need to do the following:

• Add a brief title
• Wrap the item with a special bellyband (see pictures below )
• Charge the item for 10 days using the special Due date wizard
• Explain the "In House Use Only" procedures to the patron.

Add Brief Title:

After choosing the Add Brief Title Wizard: , use the following format to create a brief title for M-film or M-fiche:

Using the Special Belly Band:

Fill out the following information on the bellyband:

• Return item by (5 days from checkout)
• Owning Library
• Requesting Library
• User's Name

For Microfilm: Wrap the bellyband around the M-Film, and tape the ends. For Microfiche, place the fiche inside an envelope tape the bellyband on the outside of the envelope. See Pictures below. The bellybands are available under:?

M-Film with bellyband	M-Fiche with bellyband

Charging out the Item

Click on checkout

Scan the User's barcode

Type in the due date. This should be 10 days from the current date. The patron may borrow the material for 5 days, the remaining 5 days are added in to allow for transit of the material back to the owning library.

• Hit the enter key
• Scan the item barcode
• Enter Staff Override

What to tell the patron:

• They are responsible for this item
• The item is due back in 5 days from the date of checkout
• The item should be returned where the item is viewed. It does not have to be returned to the lending library.