Handy Library Manager
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Empty library databases.

Handy Library Manager allows you to delete all data records from the library catalog, borrowers, and loan transactions. This command does not delete any tables.


empty library database

On the Maintenance tab, click Empty Library.


empty library, warning message

This function is dangerous. It will erase all records from all tables in the selected library.

Use this feature after evaluation period. Handy Library Manager installs with sample records, after testing the program use the empty library command and start your library data entry and management from the beginning.


empty library database, no data

No records.



Question: There were 8 titles already listed in the handy library software when I loaded our software. They are not our books but the system will not let me delete them because it says they have a loan history. How do I get rid of these titles and organize my small school library?

Answer:
You cannot delete an item or a borrower if there are active loans (items that have not been returned). Please check the check-in transactions and resolve them before deleting any records. If you wish to delete all data, you can use the "Empty Library" command. This command will remove all information, so only use it if you haven't entered any data yet.
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Question: At the school library where I work we empty out the student patron database at the end of the school year. Is there a way to do this using Handy? Empty seems to happen on all the databases, including the inventory catalog, at once.

Answer:
Do not use the Empty Library option, as it will delete records from all tables. Instead, delete borrowers from the Borrowers window. Delete borrowers

Answer: Do not use Empty Library, it will delete records from all tables. in the Borrowers window.


Question: How are we able to get rid of the information that's already in so we can start fresh?

Answer:
Please use the "Empty Library" command.


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