Remote circulation textbook (check out)

You can perform a remote textbook checkout for patron or for teacher, with a Follett scanning device that has Follett Remote installed on it, or from a non-Destiny® computer.

To access the Follett Remote application to install on a computer, see Remote Circulation.

important These instructions cover remote check out for a patron. The step that differs from patron to teacher is noted accordingly.

note The steps that follow cover how to perform a remote circulation checkout using a Follett Device with Follett Remote installed. If you are performing a remote circulation from a computer, you can follow the steps below, just keep in mind that the verbiage of the Follett Remote interface is slightly different from the Follett device to the computer.

To perform a remote textbook circulation

1. You have all items done and available per the before you begin.
2. Take the Follett device with Follett Remote installed, double-click Follett Remote.
3. Choose Function > Textbook > Circulation > Patron Checkout. If you are conducting a checkout for a teacher, choose Function > Textbook > Circulation > Teacher Checkout.
4. From the patron barcode label report you printed out, scan the applicable patron barcode. The cursor moves to the Book box.
5. In the Book box, scan the textbooks for the given patron.
6. To begin a check out for a new patron, click New.
7. Repeat the above steps for all textbooks for the patron.
8. When you are done checking out textbooks, you need to upload the circulation activity to Destiny. For details, see Remote circulation upload to Destiny.