Recall a Book

Recall A Book

Purpose

This sub-menu gives the librarian the ability to carry out the function of Recalling or Holding a book for library patrons.

How to use?

1. Go to the Transaction menu and select Recall Book.
2. You will presented with a window titled "Recall/Hold a Book".
3. Type/scan in the user identification number at the dialog box presented.
4. Type/scan in a book id number at the corresponding dialog box.
5. The title of the book will automatically be displayed.
6. Click on "Hold Book" to hold the book listed.
7. To cancel the current function, simply click on the "Done/Cancel" button.

Example Task

A patron comes in and ask to recall/hold a book with an id number of 11111111. Ask for his id card and type in the corresponding user id number. Then enter "11111111" into the Call Number box. The title of the book corresponding to id "11111111" should appear in the title box. Simply click on "Hold Book" to complete the job.

Error Messages

Text: "Invalid borrower ID. Please reenter"

Cause: An incorrect borrower ID is entered at the dialog box.

Fix: Use the backspace key to edit the number and press enter again.

Text: "Invalid Book call number. Please reenter another"

Cause: An incorrect book ID is entered at the dialog box.

Fix: See above.

Restrictions

• The Book ID must exist in the database.

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