Check Ins (AFN)

Instructions

1. Make sure the item is in reasonably good condition

   • Bad condition: wet/moisture damage, so much writing inside that it’s distracting, cover or pages coming off/out

   • If item is in bad condition, give to a staff member

2. Return items in Alma

   • Navigate to "Fulfillment" > "Return Items" (left side of screen) 

     1. • You can also use "Scan-In" to accomplish this

   • Scan each book's barcode

   • Check the "Next Step" box for each book, it should list that books home library

     1. • If "Next Step" says anything but "Reshelve to McH Stacks," ask a staff member

Notes:

2. • Make sure your location is set to "McHenry Library - McHenry Circulation Desk"

   • If "Patron" is listed as "INTERLIBRARY LOAN LONG TERM*," this is a VDX item

3. Bring processed books to the circulation check in area and place on appropriate cart by floor.

Updated 06/18/25 DK