Library Check In

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When you check in copies you can, at the same time, gather data on used copies.

Important: If you want to collect circulation statistics for all the items that are used in your library, select the Record in-library use checkbox.

To check in a library copy

Properly checking in materials lets you track materials, assess any necessary fines, and collect circulation statistics.

1. Select Circulation > Check In.
2. To track the use of items that were not actually checked out, select the Record in-library use checkbox.
3. To check in off-site items with a status of checked out or lost, select the Check in off-site copies checkbox.

   Note: The Destiny Admin must disable Allow copies to be checked in at any site (Setup > Sites sub-tab, and then edit the district) for this checkbox not to appear.

4. Scan or type the barcode number of an item in the Find Copy field.

   
   

   Notes: In the Most Recently Checked In section, you can see the item’s title, barcode number, due date, patron’s name and other information. If you have the ability to check in off-site barcodes and a barcode is duplicated across the district, a list of the copies with that barcode appears. If you select a copy from another site, a message appears showing the item must be returned to that site.

5. If a book is damaged and you want to add a fine to the patron's record, click Create Fine.
6. To continue checking in books, scan the next item's barcode in the Find Copy field.

Email hold notices: For instructions on how to set up email hold notices, see "Set up email hold notices" in Library Holds. Once these steps are successfully completed, a link appears.

Today's checkins: To view a list of the day's checkins, click the View Today's Checkins link. See View Today's Checkins.

The report:

• Sorts by time, with the first checkin of the day first.
• Deletes checkins of temporary copies when they are checked in.
• Does not include uploads from offline circulation.