The workflow you use to add Copies and Items to inventory depends on whether they are Copy-Specific or Non-Copy-Specific.
Copy-Specific
When Items come with a suitable barcode already in place, or if you apply barcodes from a pre-printed label sheet, the Items then need to be received into KLAS individually so that KLAS knows which barcodes belong to the Title.
Using copy-specific barcodes on each Item allows you to track each specific Item’s status and history separately from any other copies of the same Title.
Non-Copy-Specific
When Items come without a suitable barcode already in place, or if you do not use unique barcodes on your Items (non-copy-specific), the Items can be received into KLAS using the Batch Add Items function.
Need more information about catalog inventory, such as the difference between a Copy and an Item, or how to add Consumable inventory? Please see Catalog Inventory.
