How To Transfer Items From One Library To Another | Best Book Buddies
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How to transfer items from one library to another?

If you work in a multi-branch system you can transfer items from one library to another by using the Transfer tool.

  • Get there: Circulation > Transfer

To transfer an item

  • Click 'Transfer' on the Circulation page

    Koha transfer an item
    • Enter the library you would like to transfer the item to

    • Scan or type the barcode on the item you would like to transfer

  • Click 'Submit'

    Koha transfer an item
  • The item will now say that it is in transit

    Koha transfer an item
  • When the item arrives at the other branch the librarian must check the item in to acknowledge that it is no longer in transit

  • The item will not be permanently moved to the new library

    Koha transfer an item
    • The item shows the same 'Home Library' but has updated the 'Current Location' to note where it resides at this time

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