L4U Freedom users can perform Basic Circulation on the web in addition to Freedom Circulation. Basic Circulation allows library administrators to assign limited circulation privileges to trusted groups of library patrons. Control over what features of circulation are available to a user is controlled by the Library Administrator.
When an Item is checked Out from the Library, the length of time the Item will circulate for is determined by several settings (Example: Loan Type, Client File, Circulation, etc.).The circulation period can be controlled on several levels, therefore a Circulation Hierarchy must exist with specific settings always taking precedence over others.
Circulation on the web can only take place after the client has logged on with a valid client code and PIN/Password. Circulation and the various optional settings associated with it must be enabled prior to login.
To perform basic circulation via the web:
1. From any iPAC page, Login to the iPAC
2. On the My Profile page, Click Basic Circulation
3. The basic circulation screen will automatically display with the currently logged in client’s information, including any items that are currently checked out
• Depending upon options selected in the iPAC Privileges, this screen can include the client picture
• Overdue items will display with a RED return date
4. To circulate an item out to the current user, Enter the item barcode in the field provided
5. Click Proceed
6. The item Title and, if available the item book cover will display with a status of Outgoing
Note: To view more information about the client account,
such as, homeroom or fines owing, Click the blue Info
button to the right of the Client Name.
If enabled in the Web Privileges, clients may be allowed to circulate items to other clients. This type of circulation is performed the same as if you were circulating to yourself with the exception of entering the other client’s barcode.
To circulate to another client:
1. From any iPAC page, Login to the iPAC
2. On the My Profile page, Click Basic Circulation
3. The basic circulation screen will automatically display with the currently logged in client’s information, including any items that are currently check out
• Depending upon options selected in the Web Privileges, this screen can include the client picture
7. Scan or Enter the Client’s barcode in the field provided. Click Proceed. The new client’s information will appear
8. Scan or Enter the item barcode. Click Proceed
9. The item Title and, if available the item book cover will display with a status of Outgoing
10. If the same client is checking out multiple items, repeat steps 8 and 9 for each item
11. To move on to new client, simply enter the client barcode and Click Proceed.
12. This process can be repeated for as many clients and/or items as necessary.
Note: At any point during circulation, if you need
to clear the information displayed on the screen, Click the red Clear button.
If this option is selected in the Web Privileges, clients can check items in through the basic circulation feature. A client must login with a valid client code and PIN/Password and then select the Basic Circulation from My Profile. To check an item in, simply enter the item barcode and Click Proceed. The item information with a status of Incoming and the information for the client that last checked the item out will display.
If a client attempts to perform a function that has not been activated, they will receive a message under Circulation Information and the process will be disallowed.
