Circulation

Use Koha to check items in and out.



Checking Out Items

 * 1) **Go to the Circulation bar** - //Once logged in to Koha, make sure the Circulation bar is showing by clicking "Circulation" in the upper left corner.//
 * 2) **Select "Check Out**" - //Make sure "Check Out" is selected (highlighted in yellow) under the circulation bar.//
 * 3) **Pull up the patron's account** - //Type all or part of the patron's last name in the circulation bar. As you type, a drop down menu will offer suggestions from which you can select one and hit the Submit button. You can also type the patron's name, partial name, or a nickname and hit the Submit button (or hit enter) and see all the patrons containing that name or with those letters. Once the patron's account has been pulled up, the body of the page will change to say "Checking out to [patron's name]." Underneath it will show a checkout bar and a list of any items that patron has checked out.// [[image:patron-account.JPG width="622" height="426"]]
 * 4) **Enter the item's barcode number** * - //Make sure your cursor is inside the Checkout bar, where it says "**Checking out to [patron]**" (NOT inside the Circulation bar at the top!) and enter the item barcode number, either by://
 * 5) //scanning the barcode sticker on the item, OR//
 * 6) //typing the number in manually and clicking Check Out button.//
 * 7) **Check the screen** - //ALWAYS read the screen to make sure the item processed correctly. If everything worked correctly, the title of the item will be added to the patron's list of checkouts. Sometimes you may be asked to confirm the checkout for any number of reasons, or you may find the patron has reached their checkout limit.//

Checking In Items
To check an item in, all you need is the item. You do not need to know who is returning it.
 * 1) **Go to the Circulation bar** - //Once logged in to Koha, make sure the Circulation bar is showing by clicking "Circulation" in the upper left corner.//
 * 2) **Select "Check In" -** //Make sure "Check In" is selected (highlighted in yellow) under the circulation bar.//
 * 3) **Enter the item's barcode number** * - //Make sure the cursor is inside the circulation bar and enter the item barcode, either by://
 * 4) //scanning the barcode sticker on the item, OR//
 * 5) //typing the number in manually and clicking the Submit button.//
 * 6) **Check the screen** - //ALWAYS read the screen to make sure the item checked in correctly. You should see a list begin of "Checked-In Items." If it is on hold for someone, write down the name of the person who has the hold, and click "Confirm."//


 * * ** When scanning items, always use the MVS barcode sticker, NOT the sales barcode printed on the item by the manufacturer. The barcode number should only be between 5 and 7 digits.