Comic Book Check In Procedures

Checking In Comic Book Serials

Follow these steps to check in comic book issues using the Serials Module in WorkFlows.

1. Open the Serials Module.
2. Open the Serials Check In wizard.
   
3. Perform a search for your title.
   Note: All comic book titles are followed by the current year (e.g., Batman, 2026).
   
4. Select your comic book title and click the Check In Issues button at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. Select the Control ID for your library and click Check In Issues.
   If your library is not listed, refer to the instructions for Duplicating Serials Controls.
   
6. Enter Issue Information:
   • First box (Date): Input the year and month if available. If no specific date is listed, enter the four-digit year (e.g., 2026). See the 2026 Magazine Call Number Guidelines for proper formatting.
   • Second box (Enumeration): Input the issue number from the front cover.
7. Click Check In.
   
8. Scan or type the Item ID and click OK.