Checking In Items in Mobile Worklists

You can check in an item in Mobile Worklists if you find an item in the stacks that is on a list of missing items, a list of items in transit too long, or a paging list of items that fulfill a hold request. When the item is checked in, Sierra updates the patron record and the item record. If the item is part of a floating collection, Sierra updates the item's location to the current location.

Checking in an item does not automatically remove it from a list unless you have specified this action on the Settings screen. You can select a check in option on the Settings screen to specify whether checked-in items are kept on the list or removed. If the default option, Ask me each time, is selected, a message appears each time you check in an item.

Mobile Worklists provides the following options for checking in an item:

• Check in an item from the Item Details screen
• Check in an item from the Items in List screen
• Check in an item from the Home screen

Checking In an Item from the Item Details Screen

To check in an item from the Item Details screen:

1. Tap .
2. Tap Check In Item. The "Checked in!" message appears unless there are conditions encountered during checkin.

3. If the "Remove Checked In Item from List" message appears, do one of the following:
   • Tap Remove to remove the item from the list.
   • Tap Keep to keep the item on the list.

Depending on your selection, the item is removed from the list or kept on the list.

4. If the "Select an action upon successful check in" message appears, do one of the following actions:
   • Tap Always remove items from list - Selecting this option updates the Check in Options setting, and items are removed from lists each time you check them in.
   • Tap Ask me each time - Selecting this option results in a prompt to remove or keep items each time you check an item.

5. If the message "You can always change this option in Settings" appears, tap OK to close the message box.

If there are no conditions encountered during checkin, and the item belongs at the location to which you are signed in to Mobile Worklists, the system updates the checked-in item's status to "Available" and updates the patron record.

Checking In an Item from the Items in List Screen

To check in an item from the Items in List screen:

1. Do one of the following actions:
   • Swipe left on the item and tap Check-in.
   • Tap Edit to enable item selection, and do the following steps:
   1. Tap the circle next to the item to select it.
   2. Tap .
   3. Tap Check in 1 item.

The "Checked in!" message appears unless there are conditions encountered during checkin.

2. If the "Remove Checked In Item from List" message appears, do one of the following:
   • Tap Remove to remove the item from the list.
   • Tap Keep to keep the item on the list.

Depending on your selection, the item is removed from the list or kept on the list.

3. If the "Select an action upon successful check in" message appears, do one of the following actions:
   • Tap Always remove items from list - Selecting this option updates the Check in Options setting, and items are removed from lists each time you check them in.
   • Tap Ask me each time - Selecting this option results in a prompt to remove or keep items each time you check in an item.

4. If the message "You can always change this option in Settings" appears, tap OK to close the message box.

If there are no conditions encountered during checkin, and the item belongs at the location to which you are signed in to Mobile Worklists, the system updates the checked-in item's status to "Available" and updates the patron record.

Checking In an Item from the Home Screen

To check in an item from the Home screen:

1. From the Home screen, tap Check In Item. The Check In Item screen appears.
2. (Optional) To backdate the checkin, slide the Backdate button to the right, select a date from the calendar, and tap OK. The date you select must be a past date. Mobile Worklists displays the date at the top of the screen.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Scan the item's barcode. If your camera has a light, you can toggle it on and off by tapping the lightbulb icon. This feature can help you scan barcodes in dark conditions.
   • Scan the RFID tag by tapping RFID in the upper, right corner. When instructed, hold your device close to the item.
   • Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen, type the item's barcode, and tap Check In Item.

The item is checked in. If the item cannot be checked in, Mobile Worklists displays the message: "Unable to Check In. Use the ILS to check in this item." See Possible Conditions Encountered During Checkin for more information.

4. If you have continuous scanning enabled, scan additional items. Mobile Worklists uses the same backdate setting, if applicable. You can change the date used for the checkin by tapping the date and selecting a new one or disable backdating by sliding the Backdate button to the left.
5. Tap Done to exit the Check in Item screen.

Possible Conditions Encountered During Checkin

If the item you are checking in is overdue, belongs at another location, has an active hold request placed on it, or has another condition, the system produces the following messages and responses:

Condition	Message Text	System Response Upon Checkin
Item is overdue	Item is Overdue Do you still want to check in this item? Cancel | Check In	Item is checked in and overdue fine amount added to patron account.
Item belongs at another location and there is no hold request	Place in Transit This item belongs at LOCATION CODE and LOCATION NAME. OK	In transit! message appears and item is set in-transit to the owning location
Item satisfies a hold request at the checkin location	Put on Hold Shelf This item meets a hold request at this location. OK	Item's status is updated to ! (ON HOLDSHELF) and a hold pickup notice is generated.
Item satisfies a hold request at a different location	Place In Transit This item meets a hold request at LOCATION. OK	In transit! message appears and item is set in-transit to the hold pickup location.
Item has a status of 'n' (BILLED)	Item is Billed Do you still want to check in this item? Cancel | Check In	Item's status is updated to '_' and the bill is adjusted
Item has a status of 'm' (MISSING) and is checked out	Item is Missing and Checked Out Do you still want to check in this item? Cancel | Check In	Item's status is updated to '_' and the item is checked in
Item has a status of 'z' (CLAIMS RETURNED) and is checked out	Item is Claims Returned and Checked Out Do you still want to check in this item? Cancel | Check In	Item's status is updated to '_' and the item is checked in
Barcodes do not match	Not a Match The scanned barcode doesn't match this item. OK	The selected item does not match the scanned item.
Item has other special conditions not specified above	Unable to Check In Use the ILS to check in this item. OK	The item cannot be checked in using Mobile Worklists.