Insignia Library system

Override Default Permission

The Insignia Library System is designed so that staff can override restrictions. Suppose a patron is only allowed to check out two items and wants to check out a third. Staff can allow the additional checkout by entering the override password.

Setting Override Password

The override password can be set in Administration >> Configuration >> Circulation. Click on “Edit”, then type the password into the “Override Pswd” box, confirm it and save.

Offline Checkout

If the database is not connected to the network, you will be able to continue checking out offline. Once the server connection has been restored, you are able to update the circulation data by selecting Import Offline Circulation.

Set Printer

Before you can print checkout receipts you will need to set up the system to recognize your slip printer. Clicking on the “Set Printer” button will bring up a list of the printers currently installed. select the printer from the drop down list and click “OK”.

To Check In items:

1. 
   Click on “Circulation” in the Navigator Toolbar
   
2. 
   Click on “Check In”
   
3. 
   Scan the item barcode and press enter
   
4. 
   Repeat steps to check in other items
   
5. 
   If an item is on reserve, a message box will pop up alerting you to this fact