Claremont School of Theology Library

STATUS CODES in the BLAIS CATALOG
(How to Find and Request What You Need)

 

Bibliographic records in the Blais Library Catalog include LOCATION, CALL NO., and STATUS. An example of this display is shown below, followed by explanations of status codes used by Claremont School of Theology Library.

 

LOCATION: CST
CALL NO.: BS 1192.5 T43 2005
STATUS: NOT CHECKD OUT

 

NOT CHECKD OUT
The item should be available in the open stacks or in a designated location at the Library. If it cannot be found, submit a search request at Circulation.

 

RECENTLY RETURNED
The item has been returned within the last 24 hours and is in the process of being reshelved. Ask at Circulation.

 

IN PROCESS
The item is not ready for check out or in-Library use. A hold slip can be filled out at Circulation. When a hold is placed, the item usually will be available within three working days.

 

DUE
The item is checked out. The date following DUE indicates when the item should be returned or renewed. A hold can be requested.

 

HOLD
When the status shows a due date and the word HOLD, the item is checked out and another patron already has a hold on it. However, more than one hold can be attached. (An item can be recalled after it has been checked out for at least two weeks; items with holds cannot be renewed.) If a returned item has more than one hold, it will be made available on a first hold basis.

 

MISSING
The item cannot be located. Some categories of patrons may request to have a copy borrowed from another library. Ask at the Reference Desk about interlibrary loan.

 

NON-CIRC or LIB USE ONLY
The item does not circulate and is available for use only in the Library.

 

PAID or BILLED
The item has been lost or damaged. Patrons can contact Reference to find out if a replacement will be ordered, and to ask about interlibrary loan.

 

MENDING or BINDING
The item is being mended at the Library or has been sent out to be rebound. Holds can be placed at Circulation. An item sent to MENDING will usually be ready for checkout in three working days. If an item status shows BINDING, it may not be available for six weeks.

 

ON ORDER
A hold can be placed on items listed as ON ORDER. However, patrons should be aware that publication dates of some items may be delayed, and other items may go out of stock or out of print after an order is entered.

 

ASK AT CST
This status code is used for books in the libraries of the Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF) and the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center (ABMC). Those books are not checked out through Blais and, therefore, their availability cannot be listed electronically. The ASK code directs patrons to Circulation or Reference, where they are referred to DSF or ABMC staff.

 

CONNECT TO
This wording is followed by a notation (such as "Full text online") that directs patrons to online texts and websites. Some electronic resources listed in Blais require a password and are only available to students, faculty and staff at CST or The Claremont Colleges. A message at the connection point will specify if access is limited.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION CODES FOR LIBRARIES LISTED IN BLAIS:

CST: Claremont School of Theology

CST DISCIPLES: Disciples Seminary Foundation

CST CNTR PROC: Center for Process Studies

CST ANCIENT RARE: Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center

CST MOORE: Moore Multicultural Center

IAC: Institute for Antiquity and Christianity

HON: Honnold/Mudd

DEN: Denison - Scripps College

SPR: Sprague - Harvey Mudd College

SGM: Seeley G. Mudd Science - Pomona College

RSA: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

In addition to location codes for libraries, Blais also shows codes for specific areas and special collections at some of these libraries. (Items in special collections must be retrieved by staff and may have restricted usage.) Ask at the Circulation Desk for help with Blais codes and locations.

rev. 11/05

 

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