Circulation

Step by step

1. Request loan Collection Coordinator

   Collection Coordinator records the patron reference, item, due date, copy count and owner on the loan. The request remains visible for eligibility and copy checks.

   • Link the item, patron reference and due date
   • Updates Loans, Collection items

2. Reserve copy Collection Coordinator

   The coordinator checks patron entitlement, the item's eligibility note and the intended copy, then records a reserve event against the loan.

   • Record reservation and copy identity
   • Updates Loans, Loan events

3. Issue copy Collection Coordinator

   Staff record the copy code and the people handing it over. The loan's issue time and current state reflect the physical handoff.

   • Record issue custody and issue time
   • Updates Loans, Loan events

4. Follow due work Collection Coordinator

   The coordinator reviews loans approaching or past their due date, with the linked issue event available when the current location is disputed.

   • Check late work and any action exception
   • Updates Loans, Operation receipts

5. Return copy Collection Coordinator

   Staff record condition and receiving custody, then mark the loan returned with its return time.

   • Record condition, receiving custody and return time
   • Updates Loans, Loan events

Collection Coordinator

Prepares and updates the loan; Collection Reviewer resolves disputed evidence; Auditor reads authorized history.