LibGuides: Alma Fulfillment Basics for PARC Rangers : Patron Records and Checking things out

Patron Records and Checking things out

Log into Alma, and select the appropriate Circulation location.
on the left side of the main Alma screen, select "Fulfillment".
From the menu, under Checkout/Checkin, select "Manage Patron Services".
The Patron Identification screen will open.
At this point patron records can be brought up three different ways:
- scanning the patron's identification card barcode;
- looking up the patron by name; or
- looking up the patron by identification number.
  1. Enter the patron's name or identification number and select "Go".
    Please note:
    - If the patron has a common name, you will need to enter an ID number instead.
The patron record will automatically open to the Loans.
At this point items can be checked out to the patron by:
- scanning the item's barcode
- manually entering the item's barcode
After scanning or entering the barcode for the item and entering/pressing OK, item is now checked out to the patron.
When you are finished checking items out to the patron, click the "Done" button.