Follett VERSION 6.00 User Manual

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Chapter 11 Dealing with fines and lost copies

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To create fines manually, choose New from the Fines window. The New Fine

dialog appears:

Scan or type the barcode of

the copy for which you want to

create the fine. If you cannot

scan the barcode, click Find to

search for the copy.

Select the type of fine you want

to create. Choose from the list.

If you are creating an overdue

fine and want to record when

the copy was due and when it

was returned, enter the dates

and times here. This

information is not required.

Type the amount you

want to charge here.

If you want to apply

payment or waive part

of the fine at this time,

enter the amounts here.

A fully editable text box for

any fineĆspecific notes

To print a receipt for the fine, select this option. When you click Save, the

receipt prints at this workstation's default printer.

When you finish creating the fine, choose Save. If the Print Fine Receipt Upon

Save option is selected, a receipt prints to your workstation's default printer.

Each 8.5" x 11" page contains two copies of the receipt, one for the patron and

one for your records. For a sample of the patron's receipt, see page 156.

Note:

If you are creating an overdue fine, you cannot create the fine for more

than the Fine Limit amount defined in the Policies tab in System Setup.

You can exceed the Fine Limit for a damaged fine, but you must confirm

that you want to do so. For information about setting the Fine Limit, see

How to limit loan periods" on page 78.

Note:

You cannot create a fine for a copy with the Circulation Type of

NonĆcirculating eBook (*NC).

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