The Circulation module includes a few important and distinct areas:
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Circulation Mode and Command Line
Select a circulation mode from the dropdown menu to the left of the command line. The circulation mode dropdown menu indicates which function will be implemented when patron/item barcodes are typed or scanned. Frequently used modes are Bookdrop (B), Check Out (.), and Renewal (R). To clear your current mode, type a period (.) and hit enter.
Mode | Code | Usage |
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Bookdrop | B | Check in an items or items for one or more patrons. - If the barcode scanned was checked out, it will be checked in.
- If the barcode scanned was already checked in, it will be inventoried.
| Check Out | . | Check out items. | Discard Mode | DM | Move several copies to the Discarded Copies system patron and enter a note for each to explain why they are being discarded. | Inventory | I | Updates the inventory date for all items scanned to a date specified or the current date, and triggers a circulation exceptions alert for all materials entered. | Inventory Bookdrop | IB | Inventory mode with automatic bookdrop. All item barcodes scanned are inventoried as of the date specified in the inventory command, or to the current date, if no date is specified. If the item is checked out, it is automatically checked in. | Inventory Suppressed | IS | Inventory mode with suppressed dialogs, bypassing circulation exception alerts for all materials entered. | Inventory Bookdrop Suppressed | IBS | Inventory mode with automatic bookdrop and suppressed dialogs, bypassing circulation exception alerts for all materials entered. Useful in situations such as performing inventory with a wireless scanner. | In Transit Mode | IT | Assigns checked-out copies to the In Transit system patron (barcode 9). After which, the copy is placed In Transit to its home library (whichever library is specified in the copy's Copy Site field). | Renewal | R | Renew items that are currently checked out. | Transfer | .X | When you have a current patron open and the item you're scanning is already checked out to another person, the item will be transferred to the current patron instead of being checked in. Copies cannot be transferred to system patrons. |
All CommandsThe command line is where you enter a command and/or patron and item barcodes to perform a circulation action. If you enter only a barcode, the current command mode (to the left of the command line) determines the action to be performed. By default, command line assumes that text input is a circulation command first and a patron/item barcode second.
Title | Command | Usage |
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Add/Show Copy Note | ++ | Displays all notes for the current copy, or appends a note to the Copy Notes. ++ Has CD Appends ‘Has CD” to the Copy Notes for the current copy. |
| Add/Show Patron Note | + | Display the Notes for the Current Patron, or appends a note to the patron General Notes. + Likes cherry gummy bears Appends ‘Likes cherry gummy bears” to the patron‘s General Notes. |
| Bookdrop | B | Starts bookdrop mode. In bookdrop mode, all item barcodes scanned are checked in if they are checked out; and if they are already checked in, they are inventoried. B 3000 Bookdrops item 3000 only. |
| Change Barcode Number | / | Quickly change the barcode of an item or patron. Enter the old barcode and new barcode in this format: /OldBarcode=NewBarcode Textbook Tracker will update all references and then issue the new barcode to the command line. This allows you to change barcode numbers as you are checking items out, performing inventory, bookdropping items, and so on. /10029=19929 Takes the copy of barcode 10029 and assigns it the new barcode of 19929. |
| Change Condition Mode | CL | Enters Change Condition Mode for the specified condition. You can also simply enter the command and a list of condition codes will be shown.
CL 1 Changes the condition of any scanned copies to code ”1“. |
| Charge a Fee | F FF
| Opens the Charges subtab, or adds a charge for the current patron. Opens the History subtab. F 3.25 Book Club Adds a charge of $3.25 with a Charge Note of ‘Book Club”. |
| Charge Damage Fee | DL | Logs damage on the current copy and charges the current patron, according to the chosen Damage Code. You can also simply enter the command and a list of damage codes will be shown. Damage codes are managed in Preferences > Codes > Damage Codes. If a custom damage code is specified, you can edit the description and cost. DL Pen Records the charge associated with the damage code of ”Pen“. |
| Check Out | . .. | Sets Check Out mode. Sets Check Out mode without clearing override dates. | Clear Due Date | . | Clears the Override Date and any special modes, and returns to Check Out mode. | Clear Transaction Log | Z | Clears the Transaction Log in the Circulation display. There is no ”Undo“ for this command so use it with caution. Z Back in 5 Will clear the Transaction Log and add the note ”Back in 5“. |
| Details, Patron/Item | Q | Displays Patron Details for the specified patron. If no barcode is given, the Current Patron is selected. Q 1000 Displays details for patron 1000. Q Displays details for the Current Patron. |
| Enter Barcode Range | RG | Brings up the Barcode Range window which will allow you to enter a range of barcodes to process in the current mode. For example, if you are in inventory mode when using this command, the range of barcodes you entered will be inventoried. If you are in Check Out mode with a current patron, the range of barcodes entered will be checked out to that patron. If you are in Bookdrop mode, the range of barcodes will be checked in. After the barcodes are entered a utility will be added to the operations queue to process the barcode range. RG 3000 4000 Brings up the Barcode Range window with a barcode range of 3000 to 4000. |
| Find Item by Title | T | Displays a list of titles. Pick the title you want from the list, and the first copy is made the Current Item. T eats Displays a list of titles with ‘eats” (exact match) in the title, e.g. starting with Eats, shoots & leaves. |
| Find Item by Title ID | C | Displays a list of titles by title ID. Pick the title you want from the list, and the first copy is made the Current Item. C 23456 Displays a list of titles by title ID, starting with the call number closest to 23456. |
| Inventory | I | Starts Inventory mode with today’s date. In Inventory mode, all item barcodes scanned are recorded as inventoried as of the date specified in the inventory command, or the current date if no date is specified. I 6/18 Starts Inventory mode with a date of 6/18 in the current year. |
| Inventory Bookdrop Suppressed | IBS | Starts Inventory mode for the current date with automatic bookdrop and with dialogs suppressed. This mode is the same as Inventory Bookdrop mode (IB command), except that dialogs are suppressed. This mode can be used when you are performing inventory with a wireless scanner or in a similar situation. IBS 6/18 Starts Inventory Bookdrop with suppressed dialog mode with a date of 6/18 in the current year. |
| Inventory Suppressed | IS | Starts Inventory Suppressed mode for the current date. This mode is the same as Inventory mode (I command), except that dialogs are suppressed. This mode can be used when you are performing inventory with a wireless scanner or in a similar situation.
IS 6/18 Starts Inventory mode with dialogs suppressed with a date of 6/18 in the current year. |
| Inventory with Bookdrop | IB | Starts Inventory mode for the current date with automatic Bookdrop. During Inventory Bookdrop, all item barcodes scanned are recorded as inventoried as of the date specified in the inventory command, or the current date if no date is specified. If the item is checked out, it is automatically checked in. IB 6/18 Starts Inventory with Bookdrop mode with a date of 6/18 in the current year. |
| Locate Patron | L | Locate a patron by name. You can specify as much of the first or last name as you want and Textbook Tracker will display a list of names close to the name you specified. L SMITH, JAMES L JAMES SMITH L SMITH L SMITH CINDY L CINDY The comma is not required between the last and first name. Use a space between the command and the name to avoid confusion with other commands or barcodes. Typically, entering the last name is sufficient.
LA Locate a patron by looking across all sites (Centralized Catalog only). |
| Lost Copies | 1 | The Lost Copies system patron (barcode 1) allows you to maintain a record of lost items for statistical purposes without allowing them to circulate. You can remove Lost Copies with a utility. Enter 1 in the command line, then scan or type barcodes to check items out to the Lost Copies patron.
| Make Patron or Item Current | X | Clears the Current Patron and Current Item panes. X 1000 Makes patron 1000 current without invoking the command of the current mode. For example, in Change Policy mode, this patron’s policy would not be changed.
X 3000 Makes item 3000 current without invoking the command of the current mode. For example, in Check Out mode, this item would not be checked out to the current patron. |
| Print Transactions | D | Prints the current receipt for the current patron. D 3 Prints 3 copies of the current receipt for the current patron. |
| Renew All Items | RA | Renews all copies checked out to the current patron. This command can be used to renew up to 200 items. RA 1001 Renews all items checked out to patron with patron barcode 1001.
RA 1001 3/17 Renews all items checked out to patron 1001 and sets the due date to 3/17. |
| Renew Item | R | Enters Renewal mode. Use Renewal mode to renew multiple checked-out items. If an item isn”t checked out, this command does nothing. R 3000 Will renew item 3000.
R 3000 3/17 Will renew item 3000 and set the due date to 3/17. |
| Set All Copy Locations | CH | Sets Site, Copy Location, and Copy Shelving for a number of copies. CH Brings up a dialog where you can enter in the fields for Site, Copy Location, and Copy Shelving.
CH _a WHS This will change the Site to WHS for each copy entered
CH _b OFFICE Changes the Copy Location to OFFICE for each copy entered.
CH _c DISPLAY Changes the Copy Shelving to DISPLAY for each copy entered.
The CH command can take one or any combination of these fields in any order: CH _c WAREHOUSE _b OFFICE Changes the Copy Shelving to WAREHOUSE and the Copy Location to OFFICE for each copy entered.
Substitute a hyphen (-) for the term (e.g. OFFICE) to clear the corresponding location value from each copy entered: CH _b - _a LHS Clears the Copy Shelving and changes the Site to LHS for each copy entered. |
| Set All Patron Locations | PH | Sets Site, Location, and Sublocation for a number of patrons.
PH Brings up a dialog where you can enter in the fields for patron Site, Location (i.e. Homeroom), and Sublocation.
PH _a WHS This will change the Site to WHS for each patron entered.
PH _b JONES Changes the Location to JONES for each patron entered.
PH _c PYPER Changes the Sublocation to PYPER for each patron entered.
The PH command can take one or any combination of these fields in any order. PH _c PYPER _b JONES Changes the Sublocation to PYPER and the Location to JONES for each patron entered.
Substitute a hyphen (-) for the term (e.g. JONES) to clear the corresponding location value from each patron entered. PH _b - _a LHS Clears the Location and changes the Site to LHS for each patron entered. |
| Set Current Patron | P [barcode] | Selects a new Current Patron. Generally, you can just enter the barcode number of a patron, but if for some reason you have patron and item barcodes that are the same, this command allows you to specify a patron directly. P 100
Makes patron 100 current. |
| Set Due Date
| .[date] | Sets an override due date Manual due dates may be from one year in the past to any time in the future. If the date falls on a closed date, it is adjusted forward during check out. The override date will remain in use even if the patron is changed. .3/14/16 or .3/14 or .mar 14 All set the due date to March 14th. If you don't specify a year, the current year is used.
. 3/14/17 1001 Sets a due date of 3/14/17 for all items checked out to the patron with barcode 1001.
. 3/14/17 11482 Sets a due date of 3/14/17 for the copy with barcode 11482. |
| Transfer Mode | .X | Starts Transfer mode. When you have a current patron open and the item you're scanning is already checked out to another person, the item will be transferred to the current patron instead of being checked in. Copies cannot be transferred to system patrons. |
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Many Textbook Tracker functions and commands depend on the current patron or current item. For example, you must have a current patron open to check out, hold, or reserve an item. The Current Patron pane contains the following information:
- First and last name
- Barcode
- Homeroom / 2nd Location
- Items out, overdue items
- Charges (for Textbook Tracker items, only)
- Credits
Additional OptionsDetailsDetails of the current patron's account status, including currently loaned items, holds, reservations, fees and other charges, and general patron information. Example The expiration date will not be shown if Disable Card Expiration Dates preference is checked. NotesAdd, view, and edit notes for the current patron. Notes can also be entered for the current patron in Patrons > Notes. LookupOpens the Patron Lookup dialog, allowing you to search your database for patron records. HistoryDownload a PDF of the patron's complete transaction history.
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The Current Item pane includes the following information: - Title
- Barcode
- Title ID
- Availability
- Condition
- Replacement cost
- Site ID, Location, Sublocation
- Policy
- Cover art
- Copies available
Additional OptionsCopy StatsContains the status for all the copies of the associated title record, including copies that are currently checked out, the patron(s) currently borrowing them, due date(s), the bibliographic record, and any additional attachments. NotesView, edit, and enter notes for the current item here. Notes can also be entered in Items Management > Copies tab > Notes. LookupOpens an Item Lookup dialog, allowing you to search your catalog.
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