Discard+and+Surplus


 * Please read carefully. There is a difference between surplus and discard.**

When an item is discarded, it can be replaced with funds from the media center’s budget. Media specialists are not given extra replacement money, so replaced items must come from a budget where you have funds available.

Discard non-repairable or obsolete materials according to the following steps: 1.For books: Mark books prominently DISCARDED or WEEDED over the top of the school stamp in the book; some people purchase a DISCARD or WEEDED stamp from a library or office supply store or attach a label. 2.Make tally marks on Discarded Form for End of Year Report (appendix form) or keep other records of number of items in each E, REF, etc. of discarded items. (essentially count items as they are discarded and keep a running total each year). 3.Pack books in box labeled with the word DISCARD, school’s name, and date. 4. Go to [] and complete the Suplus Form, save it to your computer for a personal copy. 5. Email James Watts and attach your form. 6. A warehouse driver will pick up the items.
 * Discarding Books:**

Surplus equipment is equipment in useable condition that can be used at another location or equipment that is no longer in use at your location. Surplus equipment according to the following steps: 1. Print or write SURPLUS on paper and attach to equipment. 2. //Be sure all equipment is removed from your local school database or other inventory. May need to notify the bookkeeper and/or inventory control person at your school.// //3. Follow instructions above for #4.// 4. Email the completed form to James Watts and your school inventory contact person. 5. Keep records of discarded or surplus equipment.
 * Surplusing Equipment** (also see Discarded Equipment)

Equipment not needed may be offered to another school. See Equipment Transfer section for details.