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How to display loaned out items in the library main catalog window?

How to verify if the item is checked out in the library main catalog window?

To view all loans, outstanding items, or overdue items, use the Manage Loans window. If you want to check the LOANED status in the Library table, you can do so. Each item has a predefined LOANED data field, which is marked with a value of "Y" when the item is checked out.


display only loaned out items in the main catalog

To search for items that are currently checked out from the library, follow these steps:

  • In the library catalog, define the search criteria where the LOANED field is set to "Y" (indicating items that are loaned out).
  • Execute the search to display only the items that are checked out.

where can I find LOANED data field

To locate the LOANED data field, go to the main catalog and click on Edit. In the Edit window, select Copy Information.


how to display LOANED on the grid

You can include the LOANED data field in the grid. For instructions on how to customize the displayed columns in the grid, please review the help topic.


Question: Can I print a list of the books that are loaned out? Is it possible to print a list of the books we have loaned out? Not single sheets but a total list?

Answer:
To print a list of books that are loaned out, define LOANED=Y, create a report, and print it.

Question: Where can we find a certain material is checked out? When we look for a book with title or author, we find at main library database. It does not show whether that item is checked out or not.

Answer:
In the Library Catalog, there is a field called LOANED. If an item is loaned out, the value of this field is "Y". You can define the search LOANED="Y" to display all items currently loaned from the library.



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