Checked in serials items usually receive two labels: a receipt label that contains transaction date, journal title, University of Arkansas Libraries identifier, and the volume/issue information and/or date, depending on label type. There is also another smaller label called the call number label that contains the location, call number, and item identifier (usually date and/or volume/issue).
Checked in newspapers receive one label: Call number label only. See the Check In--Newspapers section for more information.
The call number label should be applied to the upper left corner of the front of the item, leaving a small amount of space for binding.
The receipt label should be applied towards the bottom right of the piece, but there is some wiggle room here. If possible, try not to cover vital words or images on the cover.
Labels should not cover the volume/issue/date (although exceptions can be made for continuations), but can, if necessary, cover the title (since the receipt label includes the title).You can trim the labels to fit smaller areas, if necessary.
Thus, most checked-in and labeled serials will end up looking like this:
However, please keep in mind that there are exceptions or additional labeling procedures you will need to follow for some item types and locations, which are listed in the box below.
For hardback books (mainly continuations going to MAIN, MAINA, REF, or one of the branch libraries):
By default, most items will print out a call number and receipt label after you click the “check-in” button after selecting your desired issue box, as long as the “print labels” box above the card is checked.
Select an "expected" box, click "check in," then your labels should print out from your Zebra printer:
Alternatively, you can print a set of labels by selecting the box, then Ctrl+P, then Alt+O. This is particularly useful for when you receive a duplicate, for which you need a set of labels without going through the full check-in process. You can also select the box, right-click, and then select Box Menu > Print Labels from the menus that pop up.
Pay close attention to the text printed on call number labels. Sometimes the entire call number will be too long to print using the default font size (usually 9 or 10) and as a result omit part of the identifier. You may need to temporarily change the font size to get the entire call number to print.
To change the font size in Sierra, go to File > Select Printer > Label Printer > Local Printer (click OK) > Format, then change the font size under Graphic Printing to the desired size.
If the entire call number still does not print onto the label, you can pencil it in (as a general rule, pencil can be used when modifying labels, but not pen). Change the font size back to the default after printing the new label.
There is a StaffGuide section on the Serials Zebra Printers that has detailed instructions on printer maintenance, settings, etc. However, here are the basics you should know when it comes to label printing in regards to printer configuration, troubleshooting, etc.:
“Serials Checkin GX420t” is the name of the printer we use to print the labels. You can verify that this is set properly in Sierra by selecting File > Select Printer > Label Printer > Local Printer (click OK) > General tab > Name (select the printer name from the drop-down menu).
The Page Setup tab should look like this:
The Format tab should look like this:
You will need to calibrate the printer after loading a new roll of labels or ribbon (refer to the Zebra printer section for instructional videos on how to load label and ribbon rolls). Follow these steps to access the printer settings for calibration:
[These instructions will be added once Windows 10 is installed.]
Many printer issues can be resolved by turning the printer off via the power switch in the back, then back on.
Sometimes, you will need to press the button next to the green light in order to get the labels to print if the printer hesitates or if the green light is flashing, especially after calibrating or restarting the printer.
When the red light comes on, it usually means the printer needs a new label or ribbon roll.
If you are still having trouble getting labels to print properly after restarting the printer, calibrating, checking the printer settings in Sierra, etc., open up a ticket with Library IT for further assistance by e-mailing libhelp@uark.edu.
For some titles, primarily continuations going to MAIN, FAL, REF, etc., there are check-in record instructions to print the call number label from the item record. These instructions vary from title to title, but will often read simply like this:
Or like this, having a specific format that the label needs to follow:
(Note that this procedure only applies to call number labels. You will still use the receipt label that was printed from the check-in card.)
You can see by the examples below, which contain both a check in card-generated and an item record-generated call number for two volumes for comparison, that printing from the check-in record for these titles yields incomplete, insufficient information about the piece, whereas printing from the item record yields call number labels that more clearly state which edition the piece is:
(insufficient)
(accurate, detailed, and clear)
To print from the item record:
Several exceptions and additional procedures exist for labeling items of a certain type or going to a particular location. Please follow the appropriate link if you have to label an item of any of the following categories: