Staff Guide

Circulation operations and member management for staff.

Circulation Operations

Issuing Books

  1. Navigate to Circulation → Issue
  2. Select member (search by name or ID)
  3. Scan or enter book barcode
  4. Review loan details and confirm

Returning Books

  1. Navigate to Circulation → Return
  2. Scan or enter book barcode
  3. System shows loan details and any fines
  4. Confirm return

Renewals

  1. Go to member's loans
  2. Click Renew on a loan (if within renewal limit)
  3. Loan due date extends automatically

Member Management

  • Create new member accounts with ID and contact info
  • Set membership expiry dates
  • Log member incidents (fines, violations)
  • Apply restrictions when needed