Koha:Circulation: Difference between revisions
From TSAS Library
JStallings (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Below are general instructions for circulating books at the TSAS Library. If you are unable to access your account, contact Stallings. == Log In == Log into Koha at [http://libstaff.tsas.org/ libstaff.tsas.org] using your student ID (only—no @tsas.org) and password. == Circulate Books == <div class="alert alert-primary">To '''check in''' a book means a student is returning the book to the library. To '''check out''' a book means they are taking it to read.</div> ...") |
JStallings (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
[[File:kohaheader.png|center|Koha header. Note the grey instructions up top and the function buttons below the search bar|class=img-responsive]] | [[File:kohaheader.png|center|Koha header. Note the grey instructions up top and the function buttons below the search bar|class=img-responsive]] | ||
===Checking in=== | ===Checking in=== | ||
# Choose '''Check in''' under the search bar | # Choose '''Check in''' under the search bar | ||
# Move the bar code underneath the scanner until it beeps | # Move the bar code underneath the scanner until it beeps | ||
#* If there is a hold on the book, choose print slip and print to the receipt printer below the desk. | |||
#* Place the slip inside the book and place the book on the '''back side''' of the shelf behind you | |||
# Place the book on the top shelf of the cart behind you if there is no hold | |||
===Checking out=== | |||
# Choose '''Check out''' under the search bar | |||
# Ask the student for their ID number | |||
# Enter it, then choose the correct name from the drop-down | |||
# Scan their books | |||
# Make sure you receive a confirmation message, especially when scanning multiple books | # Make sure you receive a confirmation message, especially when scanning multiple books | ||
#* If there is an overdue message, let the student know and then choose OK to finish checking out | #* If there is an overdue message, let the student know and then choose OK to finish checking out | ||
#* If there is a warning that too many are checked out, tell them they should return a few books but let them check out '''one''' more | #* If there is a warning that too many are checked out, tell them they should return a few books but let them check out '''one''' more | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 29 October 2023
Below are general instructions for circulating books at the TSAS Library. If you are unable to access your account, contact Stallings.
Log In
Log into Koha at libstaff.tsas.org using your student ID (only—no @tsas.org) and password.
Circulate Books
To check in a book means a student is returning the book to the library. To check out a book means they are taking it to read.
Checking in
- Choose Check in under the search bar
- Move the bar code underneath the scanner until it beeps
- If there is a hold on the book, choose print slip and print to the receipt printer below the desk.
- Place the slip inside the book and place the book on the back side of the shelf behind you
- Place the book on the top shelf of the cart behind you if there is no hold
Checking out
- Choose Check out under the search bar
- Ask the student for their ID number
- Enter it, then choose the correct name from the drop-down
- Scan their books
- Make sure you receive a confirmation message, especially when scanning multiple books
- If there is an overdue message, let the student know and then choose OK to finish checking out
- If there is a warning that too many are checked out, tell them they should return a few books but let them check out one more