How long does it take from placing an order to the receipt of the book?
Orders are usually made within a week, with 4-6 weeks the average time until receipt. • How to tell if book is on order? (how quickly will information show on Pegasus?) The information is noted on Pegasus as soon as the order is made. If a note says “ORDER INITIATED,” a record has been passed by pre-order searchers but the book is not yet ordered; if a note says “ON ORDER,” the order has been sent. • Why is a book on Melvyl but not on Pegasus when we should be receiving it, e.g., through University Press, Yankee? Some campuses export their order records to MELVYL, e.g. those using OCLC prompt cat. Our records don’t show on Melvyl until the book has been received and processed. Also, another campus may have placed a rush order. • How do I set up an overcommitment, and for what amount can I do this? To set an overcommitment, consult with the Collections Development Department Head. The AUL for Collections sets the limits; usually 5%. Order Placement orders an item after a record is creat
