Accepting Returned Books

1. Click Return Books in the sidebar menu.
2. Click the Process Return button.
3. A search box appears. Type the book's barcode, accession number, title, or the borrower's name.
4. Click the correct item from the search results.
5. Review the return details:
   • Who borrowed it
   • When they borrowed it
   • When it was due
   • Whether it is overdue
   • The penalty preview (how much the fine will be, if any)
6. Select the book's condition:
   • Good (default) -- the book is in fine shape
   • Fair -- the book has minor wear
   • Damaged -- the book needs repair
   • Lost -- the borrower lost the book
7. Click Confirm Return.

What you'll see: A success message confirming the return. If the book was overdue, the message also shows the fine amount.

What happens next:

• If the book is in good or fair condition, it goes back on the shelf and becomes available for others.
• If the book is damaged, it is marked as "In Repair" and cannot be borrowed until it is fixed.
• If the book is lost, it is marked as "Withdrawn" from the collection. The borrower gets both an overdue fine (if applicable) and a replacement fee.
• If someone has placed a hold on this book, the system automatically assigns the book to that person and notifies them.

If something goes wrong:

• Cannot find the item -- Make sure you are typing the correct barcode or title. Try searching by the borrower's name instead.
• Fine amount seems wrong -- Check the borrowing rules for that type of book and that type of borrower. See the "The fine amount looks wrong" troubleshooting section below.