Follett VERSION 6.00 - Manual (Page 119)

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2. Once you enter the password, the Limit Circulation Desk Access dialog
appears:
Select one or both circulation operations.
If neither is selected, a message appears.
Check these boxes when you want patrons
to be able to search for patrons or titles.
When these boxes are unchecked, patrons
must use a barcode to find a patron or title.
Lets user view, edit, or delete important
messages.
Displays any circulation note
entered in the copy editor.
Lets user print a receipt for circulation
transactions (only available if
Transaction Tracker is installed).
Starts the Limited Access
mode. Once access has
been limited, the Circulation
Desk password will be
required to restore full
access.
Note: Since the Limited Access options are applied to the individual
workstations, you must set up each workstation separately.
Limiting access to Circulation Desk affects certain features:
S Special Due DateĊIf you wish to use a Special Due Date for your check out
transactions, the date must be set before entering Limited Access mode. The
Special Due Date button is disabled in Limited Access mode.
S RenewalsĊWhen you enter the Limited Access mode, the Renewals button is
disabled. However, you can renew items by simply checking them out again.
S Record InĆLibrary UsageĊDuring checkin, if you want to record the inĆhouse
usage of books not checked out, make sure that Record InĆLibrary Usage is
selected on the Check In window before you enter the Limited Access mode.
For more information, see Reshelving items"on page 152.
S Block ConditionsĊTo stop workstation users from clearing all block
conditions, even in Limited Access mode, you must set up the Circulation
Desk Override password in System Setup (see page 40).
S Add/Edit PatronĊThe Add and Edit Patron funtions are disabled while in
Limited Access Mode.
S Patron PicturesĊTo show or hide patron pictures, the File menu choice must
be made before entering Limited Access mode.
S Patron InformationĊPatron information such as address, fine history, and
holds, is never available from the Limited Access mode.
When you want to restore the workstation to full operation, do the following:
1. From the File menu, select File | Restore Full Access. In the password dialog,
type the password you defined for Circulation Desk in System Setup and
then choose OK.