Sorting and Labeling Procedures for OWLS Libraries

All OWLS libraries have been provided with a set of Tub Tag labels to be used for marking tubs and zippered bags for shipping. 
When sorting and labeling materials for delivery to other locations, please follow the OWLSnet Transit Slip Procedure on the OWLSnet delivery page.
Note:  When sending an inter-department mailing envelope, please be sure to use the library's full location name, rather than the old three digit van code or any other abbreviation. 

Sending Materials to OWLS locations 

  • Place items for OWLS, or libraries outside of OWLSnet into tubs labeled, "OWLS."
  • Mark a full tub or bag for any OWLS location with the tub tag for that library.
  • Place items for OWLS locations in tubs labeled "Waltco Sort" when there aren't enough items to fill a tub or bag.
  • The use of delivery bags should be kept to a minimum. Bags should not be used for fragile items (Ex. Media). Bags are not waterproof. Do not use when inclement weather is predicted.

Sending materials to NFLS locations 

  • Labels have been provided for nine specific NFLS locations (Algoma, Florence, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Oconto Falls, Oneida, Shawano and Sturgeon Bay.)  Mark a full tub or bag for any of these locations with the tub card (tag.)
  • Place items for the nine specific NFLS locations in tubs labeled "Waltco Sort" when there aren't enough items to fill a tub or bag.
  • Place items for all other NFLS locations in tubs or bags labeled "Waltco Sort."  
  • The use of delivery bags should be kept to a minimum. Bags should not be used for fragile items (Ex. Media). Bags are not waterproof. Do not use when inclement weather is predicted.