Retrieving and Managing Lost Items
There are two methods to retrieve lists of lost items:
What to do: Each month, library staff are expected to look for lost items in the stacks. For any items found, please scan the Item ID in the Checkin Wizard to automatically remove the item from the user's account.
BLUEcloud Analytics Method
There are two specific reports for LOST items available in BLUEcloud Analytics:
- Lost Item Report: Provides a list of lost items with an optional date filter.
- Lost Item Report - Previous Month by Last Activity Date: Provides a list of items that changed to a lost status in the previous month.
- Locate the appropriate report in the BCA OHIO > Shared Reports > SEO REPORTS > MAINTENANCE folder.
- Select the details you would like to view in the report.

- In the prompts, click on your Library Codeand use the single chevron arrow to move it to the "Selected" column.

- Input any optional filters, if necessary.
- Click Run Report.
- Print or export the report as desired.
Item Group Editor Method
Note: This method is available for TECH and MANAGER logins only.
- In the Item Group Editor Wizard, input your library code in the Library field.
- In the Current Locationfield, enter the appropriate location code:
- For assumed lost: LOST-ASSUM
- For claimed lost: LOST-CLAIM
- For both: LOST-ASSUM|LOST-CLAIM

- Input a Last Activity Date using the gadget, if desired.
- Click Search.
- A list of lost items will be returned. You can print the list by selecting File > Print Screen.