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10.2. Self Checkout Process

Last Updated 10/30/2023


Basic Check Out

  1. Patron scans or types in their library account barcode.

Self check username or library barcode field

     2. Patron enters their account password.

Self check password field

     3. Patron scans or types in the barcodes for their items OR Patron places items, one at a time, on the RFID pad.

Self check item barcode field

     4. Items will be listed below with a check out confirmation message.

Item information listed underneath check out confirmation message

     5. If a check out fails, a message will advise the patron.

Unable to check out item message

     6. Patron clicks Logout to print a checkout receipt and log out. OR Patron clicks Logout (No Receipt) to log out with no receipt.

The Logout and Logout (No Receipt) buttons are in the bottom right hand corner of the self check screen.

     7. If the patron forgets to log out, the system will automatically log out after the time period specified in the library setting Patron Login Timeout (in seconds). An inactivity pop-up will appear to warn patrons 20 seconds before logging out.

Your login session will soon time out due to inactivity pop up message

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