Virtually every library has a backlog of books waiting to be cataloged. The rush book procedure allows patrons to request a book, that is waiting to be cataloged. This request bumps the book to the head of the cataloging queue, and within 48 hours the patron receives the book.

1. When you receive a book request via e-mail:
   1. Print it off
   2. Send message to ts_rush@oakland.edu saying you are taking care of the rush
2. Verify that the book has been received, but not processed.
3. If the book has already been cataloged, or there is another problem with the book, let Access know.
4. If there is no problem with the book:
   1. Find the book
   2. If an approval book:
      1. Ask a librarian if we may keep the book
      2. Let the invoicing clerk know about the approval book so it will be invoiced correctly.
   3. Catalog the book.
   4. Set the rush book status on the item record.
   5. Place the book on the paper cutter so the students will find, and process it.
   6. Students will take the book upstairs:
      1. If the book is a course reserve item, it will be given to the Reserves clerk
      2. If it is not a course reserve the book will be given to the Access supervisor in charge of notifying patrons their rush books are ready.