Library

Catalogue, circulation, holds, fines, serials, digital resources and stock audits.

👥 Librarian, students, staff, parents (catalogue search)🖥️ 13 screens📝 6 forms

What it does

• Catalogue with ISBN auto-fill
• Barcode labels
• Bulk catalogue import and export
• Automatic membership
• Scan to issue, return, renew
• Holds and waiting lists
• Overdue reminders
• Automatic fines to fee account
• Lost and damaged book charges
• Online catalogue search for families
• Reading lists
• Magazine subscriptions
• Book purchases and donations
• E-resources
• Stock check
• Multi-branch transfers
• Library reports

Its screens

Each screen has its own page: what it is for, how to reach it, a picture, its buttons and its form.

ReferenceThe library's setup lists: shelves, categories, loan rules and memberships.TitlesThe list of every book and item the library holds.has a formAcquisitionsRequests to buy new books, with their approval and ordering.has a formSerialsMagazine and journal subscriptions, with each issue as it arrives.has a formDigital resourcesE-books, databases and online resources the school subscribes to.has a formLibrary catalogueThe online library catalogue families and pupils can search.Circulation deskThe desk for lending, returning and renewing books.Reading listsLists of recommended books for each class or subject.has a formCopy transfersMoves of book copies between library branches.Stock auditsPeriodic checks that each book on the shelves matches the record.has a formMissing copiesBooks that did not show up in the last audit.Weeding candidatesOld or damaged books chosen for removal from the shelves.CirculationReports on borrowing, stock and overdue books.

Step by step

Catalogue a book

1. Open Library → Titles and enter the ISBN; details fill in automatically.
2. Add copies and print barcode labels.

Issue and return

1. Open Circulation and scan the member card and the book barcode.
2. Returns and renewals are one scan. Overdue fines post to the student’s fee account automatically.

Questions

Can families search the catalogue?
Yes, through the online catalogue (OPAC).

How are lost books charged?
Lost or damaged copies are billed to the member’s account.