Circulation Properties
SelfCheck Use
The SelfCheck system can be set to allow
the patron to choose check-in or checkout
operation (if licensed), or it can be set for
check-in or checkout operation only.
To set the SelfCheck system use
1
On the
Configure
menu, click
Policy
.
2
In the
Policy Properties
dialog box, click
the
Circulation
tab.
3
In the
SelfCheck Use
area, click the
option button for the desired use.
4
Click
OK
.
Items in the
Circulation Options
area
can be changed only by an administrator.
Policy Properties Circulation tab
Fines and Fees
The fines and fees options enable patrons to immediately pay any fines and
fees by debiting their smart cards. To use this feature, the 3M™ Public
Access Management System must be installed at your site. All debits are
synchronized with the library’s circulation system. If the circulation system
does not accept the fee payment, the transaction is canceled and the
patron’s smart card is credited.
To set the fines and fees options
1
On the
Configure
menu, click
Policy
.
2
In the
Policy Properties
dialog box, click the
Circulation
tab.
3
In the
Fines policy
and
Fee policy
areas, select the desired options.
Fee Collection
Select to enable the collection of fees.
Fine Collection
Select to enable the collection of fines.
Allow Partial Payment
Select to allow partial payment of fines.
Fine Notification Amount
Type the minimum unpaid fine that will cause the system to ask if the patron
would like to pay the fine.
Maximum Fine Allowed
Type the maximum unpaid fine that will allow the patron to check out
materials. A patron whose accumulated fines exceed this amount will not be
allowed to check out library materials.
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