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DRAFT Alma Tips: Find the History of an Item

The detailed history of an item will enable you to view when an item was last checked out, where and when it was checked back in, and any changes made to the item's record. 

Required Role: Any library staff

Find the History of an Item

1. Search for the Physical item. You can search by barcode, title, etc. 

2. From the Physical item record, click the ellipsis button and select Items from the drop-down menu. 


3. Open the History tab from Physical Item Editor screen. 


4. You will be able to see all item changes and can limit to just fulfillment activities with the radio button. 


To view basic usage counts (number of loans, last loan date, number of in-house uses, and last in-house use date), click on Other details at the bottom of the Physical item record.