Library
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How to configure library settingsSet the maximum number of books that can be issued and the loan period for each student category in a course.How to set the maximum number of books issued to a studentLimit how many books students can borrow, and for how long, based on their student category.How to edit or delete library settingsLibrary settings for a course can be edited or deleted at any time from the Library Settings page.How to add custom fields in the libraryCreate additional book detail fields, such as text boxes or dropdowns, to record extra information about library books.How to inactivate or delete additional fields in the libraryInactivate or delete custom book detail fields you no longer need. Fields already used to record book details cannot be deleted.How to add books to the libraryAdd books to the library manually or with a barcode reader, including book number, title, author, tags and number of copies.How to edit or delete a bookEdit or delete a book record from Manage Books. This is only possible when the book is not issued to anyone.How to check whether a book is availableSearch the library by barcode, book number, title, tag or author to check a book’s availability, then reserve or issue it.How to issue a book to a student or employeeIssue an available or reserved library book to a student or employee and set the issue and due dates.How to return a bookRecord the return of a borrowed library book and optionally charge a fine to students for late returns.How to renew an issued bookExtend the due date of a borrowed library book from the Book Renewal page.How to reserve a bookReserve an available, borrowed or binding book for a student or employee. Lost books cannot be reserved.How to edit a book's barcodeUpdate the barcode of any library book at any time from the Manage Barcode page.How to edit or delete a book tagRename, review or delete the tags used to organise library books from the Manage Tags page.What custom tags are and how to use themCustom tags group library books by subject or genre, making books easier to index and find.What is barcode integration used for in the Library module?Scan barcodes to add, issue, return, renew and search books without typing, making library work faster.How can I view or revert library fines?View students' paid library fines by payer and date range on the Library fines page, and revert them if needed.How do I get the list of book defaulters each day?Open the calendar view and click the dues section to see the day's book defaulters and their book numbers.How does a librarian know when a book is due and how to renew it?Search the book number on the return or renewal page to see its due date; overdue books need a fine on return.How is the library movement log useful?List the books issued or due on a given date with their status, and export the list as CSV.How can I collect an extra fine when a book is returned after the due date?When returning an overdue book, enter the fine amount at the prompt and click Return to collect it.How can I track the status of an issued book?Use the Movement Log to list issued or due books with their current status for a given date.