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<h1>Offline Circulation</h1> |
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<p>If the AllowOfflineCirculation preference is set to 'Enable' the library staff can continue to perform circulation actions within Koha when the system is offline. |
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<h2>Setup</h2> |
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<p>Before the first time the system goes offline go to Circulation and choose 'Built-in offline circulation interface'</p> |
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<p>And synchronize your data on every circulation computer by clicking the 'Synchronize' link on the right of the screen.</p> |
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<p>This will allow you download a local copy of your patrons and circulation data. Click the 'Download records' link at the top of the page to synchronize your data.</p> |
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<p>Once your data is downloaded you will see the dates your data was last synced to the right of each data set.</p> |
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<p>This should be done regularly in preparation for any unexpected connection losses.</p> |
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<h2>Circulating</h2> |
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<p>When your system goes offline visit the Offline Circulation page in Koha and click 'Check out' or 'Check in' to perform offline actions.</p> |
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<p>Checking out is done by searching for the patron by barcode or name at the top of the 'Check out' screen. After selecting a patron you will be presented with the synced patron info, including fines and check outs.</p> |
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<p>Scan the barcode of the item you would like to check out and enter a due date. If you don't enter a due date Koha will prompt you for one.</p> |
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<p>Once the item is checked out it will appear below the patron's info.</p> |
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<p>Once the system is back online visit the Synchronize page on the Offline Circulation module and click 'Upload transactions'</p> |
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<h2>Upload transactions</h2> |
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<p>After the files are uploaded you can click 'View pending offline circulation actions' on the right to process the actions.</p> |
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<p><strong>See the full documentation for Offline Circulation in the <a href="http://manual.koha-community.org/3.14/en/offlinecirc.html#kohaofflinecirc">manual</a> (online).</strong></p> |
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