Item's Home Institution: Reporting on Lost Items

This workflow explains how to:

• Search for items in Alma that are currently marked as <Lost>
• Review the Found Lost Items Report to identify items that have been returned and had their associated fees automatically adjusted

Use this workflow when:

• Monitoring lost materials in your local collection
• Supporting billing, reconciliation, or audit processes
• Identifying items that have been returned after being declared lost
• Coordinating with bursar or financial systems to ensure accurate fee removal

Required Roles

• Fulfillment Operator

• Circulation Desk Manager

• Access Services Manager

PART A: Searching for Items Marked as <Lost>

1: Open Advanced Search Select the <Advanced Search> link in Alma

3: Apply Process Type Filter

• In the search criteria:
  • Select <Process Type>
  • Set the operator to <Equals>
  • Select <Lost>

4: Run the Search Click <Search>