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).