Transaction Return of a Book

Returning a Book

Purpose

• This sub-menu gives the librarian the ability to carry out the function of returning a book to the library database.

How to use?

1. Go to the Transaction menu and select Return Book.
2. You will presented with a window titled "Return a Book".
3. Type in the user identification number at the dialog box presented.
4. The box on the left will show all outstanding books borrowed by the current ID card owner.
5. To return the book, simply highlight the book ID and click the "add/remove" button.
6. The corresponding book ID is now displayed on the right box.
7. Verify that it is correct and click "Return Books". Click on "Cancel" if you don't want to complete this function.
   

1. Example Task

A patron comes in with a book. He wants to return the book with an id number of 11111111. Ask for his id card and type in the corresponding user id. Then click on "11111111" to highlight the number. Click the arrowed button and you will see the number "11111111" appearing on the right. Make sure that the correct number appears on the right in a box. Simply click on "Return 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.

Restrictions

• None.
  
  
  

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