April 13th, 2020

So, you're mostly done with inventory! You've finished all sessions and taken full stock of your library's collection. There are a few last steps before you can start celebrating: seeing what wasn't inventoried, declaring items lost or discarded, and removing them.

Declare Missing Copies Lost utility Selections tab


Version 7

See the Remove Copies section of our End-of-Year Procedures. 

Version 6

Check out the Loaned Item Reports, Declare Missing Items Lost, and Remove Lost and Discarded Items sections of the End-of-Year Procedures.


Read through Let's weed—Pulling discards during Inventory for instructions on simultaneously performing inventory and weeding items.

Before you go...

Is your library closing early or going remote? Check out our new Unexpected School Closures article and video for tips on making this transition. And feel free to contact our 24/7 Support team at 1-800-347-4942 or support@goalexandria.com if you need additional help or have questions. We wish you the best and hope you stay safe!