Sitka’s Evergreen – Circulation Videos Playlist
Checking Items Out
- To check out an item press F1 OR click Circulation → Check Out
- Scan or enter patron’s barcode and click Submit if entering barcode manually.
This will bring up the patron’s record with the ‘Check out’ screen - Scan the item barcode → Due date is now displayed.
- When all items are scanned, click Done at bottom right of screen to exit patron record.
Sitka Training Video – Check Out
To learn more click here.
Checking Items In
- To check in an item, press F2 OR select Circulation → Check In
- Scan the item barcode(s)
Sitka Training Video – Check In
To learn more click here.
Item Status (F5)
The Item Status screen is very useful. Many actions can be taken by either circulation staff or cataloguers on this screen.
- Check item status
- View item details
- View past circulations
- Insert item alert messages
- Mark items missing or damaged
- Batch update items
To learn more click here.
Public Catalogue
The public catalogue can be accessed from any location via the Internet.
The URL for your catalogue is LIBRARYCODE.PROVINCE.catalogue.libraries.coop.
Some libraries have additional custom URLs. Your local system administrator will know what URL should be shared with your patrons.
To learn more click here.
Inter Library Loans
Received (incoming) = Items Checked out to Patrons using brief ILL records or pre-catalogued items.
- Circulation staff retrieve the patron’s account [F1]
- Scan the barcode provided with the item
Sent (outgoing) = Items Checked out to Library Patron Accounts
- Interlibrary loan staff retrieve the appropriate patron account
- Check out the item
- Perform the required steps in your 3rd party ILL system to send the item to the requesting library
For Interlibrary Connect see BC Interlibrary Connect or Spruce Interlibrary Connect.
To learn more click here.
Additional Circulation Resources
Patron Accounts Documentation
Holds Documentation
Billing Documentation
Offline Circulation Documentation