Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:
Understand your Setup options.
Successfully search for users and items using MobileStaff.
Check items in and out.
Renew items.
Add and modify user records.
Manage holds and generate a “Holds Pull List”.
Inventory an item.
Generate a list of items to be weeded with Deselect.
Use MobileStaff in Offline mode.
Use MobileStaff Kiosk as a self-checkout station.
Use MobileStaff to track event attendance.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
MobileStaff is one part of a powerful suite of library automation tools that can be used individually or in conjunction with each other to effectively manage the school library. Are you interested in how you might best use the tools available to you? Check out INFOhio's Library Services Platform Comparison Flyer for a brief summary of BLUEcloud, WorkFlows, MobileStaff, and SymphonyWeb. View the comparison chart which includes the top features school librarians are looking for and how these tools can work together to maximize your library's potential.
In this course, you will work through several lessons on BLUEcloud MobileStaff focusing on how to access, use, and integrate this software into your library. Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
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Getting Started
MobileStaff Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about MobileStaff. 5 minutes
Welcome to the MobileStaff Class: Review the course objectives and course overview. 10 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the BLUEcloud Library Services group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of this resource into the library with like-minded librarians. 5 minutes
Getting Started with MobileStaff: Learn how to access and set your defaults before you use MobileStaff. 10 minutes
MobileStaff Search
Searching with MobileStaff: Learn how to use MobileStaff to search for both users and items. 15 minutes
Circulation
Check In: With Check In, learn how to check in materials. 10 minutes
Check Out: Learn how to check out materials to students and staff. 10 minutes
Renewing Items: Learn how to renew materials by item and user. 10 minutes
Item Maintenance
Holds: Learn how to manage holds and generate a "Holds Pull List". 20minutes
Inventory: In combination with Workflows, learn how to inventory your collection with MobileStaff. 20 minutes
Deselect: Learn how to generate a list of items to be weeded and/or discarded. 15 minutes
User Management
Add and Modify Users: Learn how to add users and modify user information, if necessary. 10 minutes
Special Functions
Kiosk: With MobileStaff Kiosk, learn how to create a self-checkout/check-in station. 10 minutes
Offline: MobileStaff Offline is also your BLUEcloud Offline option. Learn how to use offline mode in case of an internet outage. 10 minutes
Events: Learn how to track event attendance with MobileStaff Events. 10 minutes
Checking Your Learning
Self-Assessment: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 10 minutes
Contact Hours Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn contact hours. 5 minutes
If you need any help while you complete this course, please contact your INFOhio Provider or reach out to INFOhio at support.infohio.org.
