Personal contact with the department secretaries at the University of Wisconsin/Eau Claire has made a significant difference in the college store's receiving book orders on time. Successful procedures in establishing effective store-department liaisons are reported. (LBH)

A minimum of four essential printed forms is necessary for college store recordkeeping: requisition forms, basic control records, purchase orders, and request to return forms. Other primary and convenience forms are also described, including how to use them effectively. (LBH)

Inventory by cash register is recommended as an efficient means of keeping orderly, departmentalized college store records. A series of procedures and suggestions are provided for accuracy and completeness of records. (MSE)

An "aged accounts payable" (A/P) summary and a cash disbursements journal are advocated as management measures useful in monitoring the cash flow in a college store. Methods for maintaining the A/P summary and for updating the journal are illustrated. (LBH)

Electronic cash registers can perform functions ranging from simple change and tax computation to sophisticated merchandise accounting and inventory control information and records. The manager needs to outline the needed capabilities such as capacity, programmability, and servicing availability. User comments suggest varied benefits, uses, and…

Presented is the "University of Southern California Trojan Stores Inventory Procedures for Department Supervisors and Inventory Members." This manual includes four drawings of stocked merchandise to be used for discussion during staff training sessions, a practice inventory sheet, and the test used to measure employee comprehension of…

Guidelines are offered for bookstore managers with a minimal background in accounting or finance. Two journals need to be maintained--a "Sales Journal" and a modified "Cash Disbursements Journal"--to record daily sales and summaries of the number and value of invoices and credits passed for payment or deduction by department. (LBH)

Data processing methods applicable to the small college bookstore are reviewed, including a proposal for creating more meaningful reports. When used properly, the reports yield much information that the manager can use to decrease operating expenses and increase sales. (LBH)

Presented is "The Cornell Campus Store Pre-Planning Manual for Inventory Procedures" that is used to prepare staff members for taking a complete and accurate inventory. The guidelines include information on merchandise cut-offs, paperwork, housekeeping, and physical inventory count procedures and instructions. (JMD)

The "Outline/Check List for Inventory Pre-Planning, Preparation and Conduct," used at the Skyline College Bookstore, is presented. The guides include information on paperwork, merchandise preparation, a time table, year-end accounting, and inventory procedures. (JMD)