Checking items in

Whether you are working at a big campus with a large number of returns or a small campus with low numbers of returns the principles throughout the checkin process are the same.

The points below are important.

• When you arrive for your checkin shift adjust the keyboard and mouse to suit you. Position the screen to reduce any glare or reflection of light on the screen.
• The position you work in should be comfortable and allow you to have good posture. Most times you should balance your weight evenly between both feet, sometimes taking a pause to move the weight from one foot to the other.
• Try to move your feet a little, not to eliminate twisting completely, but to reduce the severity of the twisting and take pressure off your back.
• Move your feet rather than reach if something is too far away.
• Keep your wrists straight.
• Wear comfortable footwear.
• Books should slide over the desk. Lifting the books puts more stress on your wrists and arms.
  

At our Melbourne campus the books are pre-sorted by the patrons as they return them, this saves staff one step in the process of checking items in.