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Issue / Return

Issue items to learners and return active loans with optional notes.

Who can use this​

  • LIBRARIAN
  • ADMIN

Path​

/library/issue-return

Dependencies​

  • Inventory item with available copies.
  • Borrower (student) exists.

Screenshot​

Issue / Return desktop

Issue / Return mobile

Steps​

  1. Open Issue / Return at /library/issue-return as LIBRARIAN.
  2. Under Issue item, choose Item, Borrower (student), Due date, optional Notes, then confirm issue.
  3. On Active loans, select a row, add Return notes (optional), then Return.
  4. Watch Status Active vs Overdue. Open View borrow records for history.
  5. If Item list is empty, fix Inventory first.

Fields and actions​

  • Issue item: Item, Borrower, Due date, Notes
  • Active loans: Return, Return notes
  • Columns: Title, Borrower, Barcode, Due, Status
  • Links: View borrow records, Open inventory

Common mistakes​

  • Issuing when Available is 0
  • Returning without confirming the borrower
  • Missing due date leading to overdue surprises