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Method 1: Select item -> borrower selected automatically -> finalize check in

  1. Scan or enter item barcode number into the Enter, scan barcode box.
  2. The item is selected automatically or after Enter key is pressed.
  3. The borrower is selected automatically.
  4. Click Check In to process the return transaction.


Method 2: Select borrower -> select item -> finalize check in

  1. Scan or enter the borrower barcode number into the Enter, scan barcode box.
  2. The borrower is selected automatically, or after Enter key is pressed.
  3. Double click on the item in the Active Loans to select the item.
  4. You can also scan or enter the item barcode number to select it.
  5. Click Check In to process the return transaction.

What happens after the item is checked in?

  1. The checked in item changes the Status value to Checked In, increases the Copies Available number by 1, and displays the Return Date.
  2. The checked in item is removed from the Active Loans tab.
  3. The borrower's Loans number decreases by 1.



We offer Handy Library Manager application for libraries that includes the same check-in/check-out functionality. In addition, you can find more how-to and sample topics in the Handy Library-Check In/Out help section.

 library software packages (included with handy e-t software):

school library
church library
non-profit org. library
business library
community library
small public library

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