There are two ways you can access the Issues and Returns screen. Under the Front Desk menu, or the shortcut at the top of the screen

After you have set up the circulation parameters, you are now ready to issue and return books. This screen is designed to have minimal mouse intervention. Although not necessary, the screen works well with a barcode scanner. The scanner must be set up to scan the barcode and include a Carriage Return, or TAB after the scan so you don't have to use the mouse.

In order to issue a book you will need to know the member to which you are lending the book. You can either type or scan their member number, their barcode number or type in their name. If you type in their name, you must type at least 3 characters, after which a list of the matching names will be displayed

If the member is found, their details will be displayed in 3 sections. The first their poersonal information including their member type. If they have items reserved, unpaid fines or a balance on their account, these buttons will be highlighted. The second section is where you will type or scan in the barcode of the item. The third section is a list of the books that they have been issued.

The cursor will be waiting for you at the right field so you will not need to use the mouse.

Now type or scan in the barcode number or accession number of the book. If the book is not currently issued, its details will be displayed.

The ISSUE button will be highlighted and will have focus. The publication type and date due will be displayed. All you need to do is press the ENTER key. You may change the due date if you wish before you issue the book. The book will now be issued and added to the list of books issued to this member.

If there are more items to be issued to the same member, the cursor will be waiting for the next barcode. Just type or scan in the barcode and repeat the process. If you are issuing to the next member, click the Next button or use the keyboard shortcut ALT-N

If you are returning items, it is not necessary to know the member who is returning it. You can type or scan in the barcode of the book at the top of the screen. If the item has been issued, the details of the member will be displayed together with details of the book.

Details of the due date are displayed together with how many days overdue it is and if there is a fine.

The RETURN button will be highlighted and will have focus. All you need to do is press the ENTER key to confirm your action.

You can also RENEW the book and also select a FAULT, giving you various options of why the returned book is faulty.