South Dakota Library Network

ALEPH Basic Circulation TrainingRenewals

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© South Dakota Library Network, 2012©Ex Libris (USA), 2011Modified for SDLNVersion 20.01

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RenewalsLoans may be renewed:•By the librarian in the Circulation module or•By the patron in the Web OPAC

System checks will be conducted to be sure the patronand item are eligible for the renewal process.

The system checks that the patron:•Has renewal permission•Has not exceeded his maximum number of renewals•Has an expiration date that is later than the new due date•Has not been blocked from loans/renewals due to other problems•Has not exceeded his cash limit.

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The system also checks that the item:

•May be renewed•Has no hold requests•Is not overdue

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Renewals in the Circulation Module can be made through the Patron’s Loans list in the Loans node

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You have the option of renewing a selected item,Renew Marked or renewing all items, Renew All. If the system finds a problem with the renewal of some loans when using the Renew All command, a window will pop up with the reason. Depending on setup, it may be possible to override the error.

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RenewalsThe system will display Successful Renew messages

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RenewalsIf the system finds a problem with the renewal of some loans, a window will pop up with the reason. Depending on setup, it may be possible to override the error, or click Cancel to continue.

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RenewalsSuccessful Renew or Loan Cannot be Renewed messages will display

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ALEPH CirculationRenewalsPatrons can renew their own loans if they have login access to their account on the Web OPAC through the “My Library Card” option. Patrons also have the options for Renew One or Renew All. These renewals are subject to the same checks as described earlier. The system will inform the patron which loans couldn’t be renewed due to blocks or other problems.

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RenewalsAnother method of renewing items through the Circulation module is to go the menu bar and select Circulation | Renew loan by barcode. The system will prompt you for the barcode of the item you wish to renew.

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After entering the barcode,you will receive a secondscreen displaying item andpatron information, as wellas the renew date.You are able to alter thisdate if you wish.