How to Check Out a Book

The checkout process is designed to be fast and efficient.

Steps

1. Navigate to Circulation - Click "Circulation" → "Checkout"
2. Select Book - Search for the book by title, author, or scan the barcode
3. Select Patron - Search for the patron by name, email, or card number
4. Set Due Date - The default is 2 weeks from today, but you can adjust
5. Review & Confirm - Check the details and click "Complete Checkout"

Checkout Validation

The system will automatically check:

• Copy Availability - Is the book available?
• Outstanding Fines - Does the patron have fines exceeding the threshold?
• Active Holds - If checking out a held book, does this patron have the ready hold?

If there are any issues, you'll see a clear error message.

Barcode Scanning

For fastest checkout:

1. Scan the book barcode
2. Scan the patron card barcode
3. Press Enter to complete

The entire process takes just seconds!

Video Tutorial