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1.  Display the Instance Record
   1.  Make sure the record is NOT suppressed in the database.  If it is suppressed, uncheck the Suppress from Discovery box.  
2.  Save the Instance Record, if applicable.
3.  Display the Holdings record that matches the old location and copy number of the title and edition in hand.  If there is any discrepancy between the piece and its records, consult with the DBQ or Cataloging supervisor.
   1. Make sure the Holdings record is NOT suppressed in the database.  If it is suppressed, uncheck the Suppress from Discovery box. 
   2. Enter an Administrative note for transfers using the format: date:yyyymmdd ttype:t userid:[netid] ploc:lts pcs:1 orig:  NOTE: The macro for this is ,,t.
   3. As with Withdrawals (above), the number of items ("pcs:") defaults to 1, but should be changed when transferring more than 1 item. 
   4. In the "orig:" piece at the end of the code, enter the location code of the library that the piece is originating from (i.e. its current location code, before proceeding to step c. below).
      • Examples:
        •  (For transferring a single piece from Olin  

          (text version for accessibility): date:20241002 ttype:t userid: pca1 ploc:lts pcs:1 orig: olin

        • (For transferring 4 items from Echols Reference)Reference 

          (text version for accessibility): date:20241002 ttype:t userid: pca1 ploc:lts pcs:4 orig: ech,ref 

   5.  Change the Permanent Location field to the new location.  
   6.  If needed, add an appropriate copy number in the Holdings record, if the new location is the same as an existing one for a different copy.  You will need to add the copy number to the written call number in the piece as well.
      
   7. Add a Holdings Note (with Note type: Note) showing which collection the piece is being transferred to, which location it originally came from, the date it was transferred, plus NetID (see example 1 below).  "Staff only" box should be checked. 
      • For complete multi-part transfers of volumes, and/or supplements, note the volumes as appropriate in the Holdings Note, as for withdrawals above (see example 2). 

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