Help, how to topics > Circulations (check in, check out, reserve, renew).
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Library Circulations.
Process check in, check out, renewal, and reservation transactions in two places:
- Library administrator can open the Check In/Out transaction window in the main application.
- Volunteers and library patrons can use the check in/out application: (library add-ons).
Process the above transactions in the following ways:
- Use a barcode scanner and an item barcode label or borrower ID card.
- Enter barcodes manually.
- Select items and borrowers using the Lookup feature.
There are two barcode scanning modes.
- Enter Key: scanned/entered number is processed after Enter key is pressed.
- Timer (check-in/out automatic): the scanned/entered number is processed after a small time delay (use this mode when using a scanner).
- How to check in (barcode scanner or type in barcode number)?
- How to check out (barcode scanner or type in barcode number)?
- How to check in (select item/borrower using lookup)?
- The library check-in/check-out setting you can find in the Options window.
- How to set your barcode scanning mode (common barcode scanning-entry problems)?
- Lookup option for small libraries (no barcode scanner)
- How to print or email library check out receipt?
- How to customize check out transaction receipt ?
- How to customize check out transaction receipt: include all items?
- Sounds in the Circulation window.
- How to edit item or borrower data in the Check-In / Check-Out window?
- Loan transactions, loan rules, and loan warning messages.
Related:
Question: I am using Handy Library Manager in a small catholic school. I am a librarian at a nearby public school and only check in and check out books. I do no processing of books or setting up the program. Is there any way to set the program so I do not have to click enter after every barcode scan. It is very cumbersome and frustrating to have to click after every scan.
Answer: Absolutely, you can enable the auto-processing feature. This feature is designed for users who handle check-in and check-out transactions using barcode scanners. You can review the options for checking in, checking out, and other settings. You can review: how to check=in, checking out, checking options.
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