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Destiny Instruction Sheet *All of this is done under “Circulation” tab in Destiny Catalog **To return to a view of patron’s record at any time, click the “Check Out tab” on left side of the screen Checking In: -Click “Check In” tab on left -Type in barcode (do not need to type “T”) and press Enter or click “Go!” -READ ALERT BOXES CAREFULLY to check for holds, fines, etc. -Catalog keeps a running list of books checked in. Do not click “Reset” so you can check it later. Checking Out: -Click “Check Out” tab on left, type in patron’s last name, and press Enter or “Go!” -Click link of patron’s name to go into patron’s record -Type in item barcode and press Enter or click “Go” -If you don’t have the barcode, you can also search by title and click on the appropriate item to check out -READ ALERT BOXES CAREFULLY. Student may have overdues and are thus unable to check out new items. Overdue items will appear under “Items Out” with a RED due date. -Item should appear in patron record under “Checked Out” -To Renew item(s), click “Renew” button to the right of title under “Items Out” or click “Renew all” button below items to renew all items currently checked out. Fines: -Click “Fines” tab on left and type in patron’s last name or if already in patron’s record, click blue “Fines” link. DO NOT try to waive or pay a fine by clicking the link in an alert box – it will only show you the fine for a particular item, not the total amount of fines a patron might have. -If waiving a fine, type the amount in the box next to “Waive” and click “Update” -If patron is paying a fine, type amount paid in box next to “Pay” and click “Update” -Write information on sheet and initial it. Checking out Magazines: -In patron’s record, click “Add Title.” -Under “Barcode” type in “T” followed by the number on envelope. -“Title” is the title and date/month of magazine. -“Circulation Type” is “Magazine.” -Skip “Author,” “Standard Number,” and “Material Type.” -Price = $5.00 -Click “Save” -Title should appear in patron record with a red “T” for “Temporary.” Placing a Hold: -In patron’s record click “Add Hold” and type in the title of the item. -When list of items appears, click gray “Hold it” link next to the title you want to hold. -You will be given the option to selecting a specific copy to put on hold, but catalog automatically selects “Any Copy.” -Click “Save” -You are returned to patron’s record and an alert box will tell you when the hold expires. -When checking in a book that has a hold on it, an alert box will let you know who to give it to. Copy Status: -If you want to check the status of an item, click “Copy Status” tab on left. -If you do not know the item’s barcode, type the title in the box next to “Find Copy” and press Enter or click “Go!” and select appropriate item from list by clicking the blue barcode link. -A record will appear to let you know who has the item checked out, who checked it out last, and other circulation statistics. -From this screen you can also add holds or mark items lost.
