Scanning Items In (use for items used in the library but not checked out)
1.Login to Alma
i. At the top of the Alma screen hover over Fulfillment and select Scan In Items
ii. On the Scan In Items screen make sure the Register In House Use box is checked
iii. Scan the barcode of the resource and you are done
4. Reshelve the resource.
Check In (Items that were checked out and have been returned, such as headphones or circulating books)
1. In Alma, Click Fulfillment > Return Item
2. Scan the item's library barcode.
3.***IF you see a fine, click the patrons name, go to their account, and waive the fee (See page 3 in the printout).
3. Reshelve the item.
Why is it important to check in items or scan them in?
Making sure an item is checked in ensures people will not be erroneously billed for items.
Scanning in an item also records that it filled a patron need, and helps with purchasing and weeding decisions later on.
Anyone can borrow as many items as they want at one time. The books will be checked out to them. Once those books are returned, more can be checked out. Renewal is available by bringing the item back in and requesting renewal.
How to check out an item
1. Login to Alma if not already logged in.
2. Click Fulfillment > Patron Services
3.Pull up the patron's account by scanning the barcode on the back of their ID or entering their last name into the box under the "Patron Identification" heading.
4. Scan the first item.
5. Repeat for each item.
6.Click done. This will send an email receipt to the patron.
Yes. The skeleton has a barcode on it and can be checked out. Simply scan the ID of the patron checking it out and then scan the barcode that is on the skeleton. Please let the patron know they MUST return it to the desk 2 hours before the door locks.