ESIC Point-of-Sale Cash register

May 15, 1996

To:       All USGS Employees in Reston

From:     John M. Kretlow, NMD

Subject:  ESIC Point-of-Sale Cash register

As of Monday morning May 13th, the Reston Earth Science Information Center 
(ESIC) office inplemented a new Point-of-Sale Cash register system which 
allows the ESIC to maintain an accurate inventory of all maps, books, and CDs 
held for sale.  It is therefore very important that USGS employees who get 
products from the ESIC document the description and quantity of EACH item 
taken on an Official Use form.  For example, 10 maps charged to an internal 
account should be documented as follows: name, state, scale, and quantity for 
each title.  Official Use forms for this purpose are available in the ESIC at 
the front counter. By maintaining accurate inventory records, the ESIC will 
be able to cut down on out-of-stock items and can work more effectively to 
provide products to our customers.  If you have any questions about these 
changes, please speak to one of the ESIC employees.  We appreciate your 
patience during this transition.