Check out an item

How to look up an account and checkout an item in Alma

Find the Alma dropdown

Find the Alma dropdown

Click on the Alma dropdown.

Open the Manage Patron Services screen

Open the Manage Patron Services screen

Under Fulfillment and Checkout/Checkin select Manage Patron Services.

Bring up the patron's account.  

Bring up the patron's account.  

Scan Patron ID or Search for Patron and click Go.  

  • Type in last name, first name
  • Scan ID
  • Type in account/barcode number

TIP: If you're having difficulty with a spelling or need to look for patrons with a similar last name, click on the magnifying glass to search and view the patron database.  

Checkout the items to the patron

Checkout the items to the patron

Under the Loans tab, scan in each barcode to checkout.  

End transaction and send receipt

Once you've checked out all items, click Done.  This will email a checkout receipt to the patron.    

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