Circuit Procedures

Below are the procedures for the Checkout and Returning of Circuit material. The user name and password for the Circuit DCB are maincrc (Username) and crcmain (password). The icons for the Circuit DCB is located on the desktop of each computer. Ask for help on your first Circuit Checkout.

Checking Out to the Patron:
Checkout Needs to be performed both in Alma and the Circuit DCB

1. Using the Circuit DCB
Patron Check-Out- Checkout the item to the Patron
2. Alma
Manage Patron Services – Checkout the item to the Patron (necessary so patron can view the item in their record)

Returns:
Returns need to be processed in both Alma and the Circuit DCB before being sent back.

1. Alma
Return Items – Check the item in from the Patron
2. Circuit DCB
Not My Item Check-In – Checkin item and return to Owning institution