Check In (F2)

Regular check in

1) To check in an item, select Circulation → Check In Items, click Check In on the Circulation toolbar, or press F2.

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2) Scan item barcode or enter manually and click Submit.

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3) If there is an overdue fine associated with the checkin, an alert will appear at the top of the screen with a fine tally for the current checkin session. To immediately handle fine payment, click the alert to jump to the patron’s bill record.

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Backdated check in

This is useful for clearing a book drop.

1) To change effective check-in date, select CirculationCheck In Items, or press F2. Use the calendar widget to choose the effective date.

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2) The top green bar changes to red. The new effective date is now displayed in the header.

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3) Move the cursor to the Barcode field. Scan the items. When finishing backdated check-in, change the Effective Date back to today’s date.

Backdate Post-Checkin

After an item has been checked in, you may use the Backdate Post-Checkin function to backdate the check-in date.

1) Select the item on the Check In screen, click Actions for Selected Items → Backdate Post-Checkin.

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2) Use the calendar widget to select an effective check-in date. Click Apply. Overdue fines, if any, will be adjusted according to the new effective check-in date.

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Checkin Modifiers

At the right bottom corner there is a Checkin Modifiers pop-up list. The options are:

  • Ignore Pre-cat Items: no prompt when checking in a pre-cat item. Item will be routed to Cataloging with Cataloging status.
  • Suppress Holds and Transit: item will not be used to fill holds or sent in transit. Item has Reshelving status.
  • Amnesty Mode/Forgive Fines: overdue fines will be removed if already created or not be inserted if not yet created (e.g. hourly loans). The fines are removed with an account_adjustment payment type.
  • Auto-Print Hold and Transit Slips: slips will be automatically printed without prompt for confirmation.

These options may be selected simultaneously. The selected option is displayed in the header area.

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