Create a new MARC record for Inventory
Open FOLIO Inventory
Select Search – Instance and choose keyword from the dropdown menu
Type um template and click Search
Select UM SEED LIBRARY TEMPLATE
In the Instance record pane, click on Actions – Derive new MARC bibliographic record
Review the fields that are written in all caps
Replace those fields with the correct information for the piece of equipment in your hand
See example records by searching in Inventory using Search – Instance:
Use Effective location (item) dropdown and type seed
Check off the box next to UM Science SEED Collection
Use Resource type dropdown and check off the box next to three-dimensional form
Fill in the following required fields in the new MARC record: 245, 300
245 is the field for title. Use a title describing what the equipment is called
300 is the field for description. Describe what it is and how many pieces it contains (if needed)
Example: 1 set (1 metal tray, 4 metal screens)
Other fields that you may fill in if you have the information are: 246, 264, 500, 538
246 is the field for an alternate title. Use this field if you think patrons might search for this piece of equipment by any other names that what you chose for the title. Delete this field if you are not including any alternate titles
264 is the field for place of manufacture. Include this information if you know it. Delete this field if you do not have any of this information
500 is a general note field, which is used for any general description about what the equipment is or what it does. Delete if you are not using
538 is the field for technical requirements. Use this if a piece of equipment requires batteries, specific software, etc. Delete this field if you do not need it
Do not edit any fields that are not typed in all caps.
When you are finished, click Save & Close
Create holdings record
Click on the blue Add holdings button
Scroll down to Location and select a location from the Permanent dropdown
In the Call number type dropdown, select Other scheme
Type the call number in all caps into the Call number field