AbstractsEducation Research & Administration

The Inventory Control System as outlined in this paper is an effort to provide information and guidelines that may help a community college administration establish an equipment inventory system. The methods presented have been developed from concepts, definitions, objectives, and data requirements as they pertain to Los Angeles Valley College. Most aspects of the system are based upon proven methodology as it has been presented in available literature, and by observing on-going equipment inventory systems in neighboring universities and community college district. The growth of the community colleges has been rapid, and little time could be devoted to maintaining record control of equipment. This report should provide the basic information needed to get an equipment inventory system implemented at the school district, college, or university level. The basic goal of the Inventory Control System is to furnish college administration with a management tool that will help them realize better utilization of equipment, reduce loss, and to lower equipment costs. In part, the information is given in rather broad terms to provide the reader with an opportunity for evaluation of several options. Other sections are more detailed and set up in a manner compatible with the immediate needs of Los Angeles Valley College.