Checkout+Wizard

= Checkout Wizard =

The Checkout wizard is used to check out items to a library user.
 * 1) Click the **Checkout** wizard.
 * 2) In the **User ID** box, either scan or type in the user ID. If you entered the user ID manually, either press **Return** or click **Get User Information** to display the user record.
 * 3) In the **Item ID** box, scan the item ID or barcode. On the List of Checkouts, the number of items checked out displays. Under the List of Checkouts, the item's title and item ID, date due, and item type appear. If the item that is charged results in a charge fee, the amount of the bill displays as well.
 * 4) Repeat the previous steps until all items are checked out.
 * 5) After you have checked out items to the patron, select one of the following options:
 * 6) **Check Out to New User** – to checkout items to a new user.
 * 7) **Close** – to exit the wizard.
 * 8) The due date slip will now print out. All items checked out will appear on one slip. Paperclip due date slip onto back inside cover of book.
 * 9) Remove and shred old slips.
 * 10) Desensitize book using book desensitizer to the right of the computers, or if items are cds, tapes, or videos, desensitize item using tape desensitizer to the left of computers.
 * 11) Give checked out items to patron.


 * Notes**
 * If message asking to **extend privilege** pops up, click extend privilege to **Never**.
 * If the user is blocked, an alert window will appear.
 * A message will display if you type or scan an item ID with an invalid barcode format in the Item ID field.
 * To sort items in the List of Checkouts in ascending or descending order, click the column heading of the column you want to sort.
 * If you are checking out multiple items to the user, the due date slip will not print until you click either Checkout to New User or Close.
 * After an item has been checked out, click the Ite ID in the List of Checkouts field to display the Checkout: Glossary screen. The glossary displays the status of the item, Item ID, Call Number, Copy, Price, Title, Author, Date Due and Circ Rule.

7/18/2008