Setting Up Self-Checkout Kiosks

If your library has self-checkout kiosks, you can manage them here.

1. Click Kiosks in the sidebar menu.
2. Register each kiosk with its details.
3. The system monitors whether each kiosk is online (it checks every 5 minutes).

How students use the kiosk:

1. The kiosk shows a login screen.
2. The student scans their student barcode or types their ID number.
3. The student enters their 4-digit PIN.
4. The screen shows a welcome message with the student's name and their current loans.
5. The student chooses one of two options:
   • Checkout -- to borrow a book
   • Return -- to return a book
6. For checkout: The student scans the book's barcode. The screen shows the book title and due date.
7. For return: The student scans the book's barcode. The screen confirms the return.
8. The student can view their current loans at any time from the menu.
9. When done, the student taps Logout to return to the login screen.

The kiosk applies the same borrowing rules as the librarian's desk -- loan limits, blocking for overdue items, and fine calculations all work the same way.

Kiosk setup tips:

• Place the kiosk near the library entrance or exit for easy access.
• Make sure the barcode scanner is connected and working.
• The kiosk needs a stable internet connection at all times.
• Test the kiosk with a sample student account before making it available.