Lending Library Add-on

The Lending Library Add-on allows you to create records for items that you lend to your students.  You can then check out items to a student and set a due date for the item to be returned.

Enabling the Add-on

1. Click on "Account & Settings" and then click on "Integrations & Add-ons".
2. Use the "Search" field and enter "Lending Library".
3. Click on the "Enable" link.

Settings

Once the add-on has been enabled, you can customize the following settings by clicking on the "Settings" link:

1. Lending Permission - This setting allows you to select who can return and lend items. You can select from the following options:
   • Administrator & Staff
   • Administrator, Staff & Teachers
2. Lend To - This setting allow you to choose which type of users items can be lent to. You can select from the following options:
   • Students
   • Employees
   • Students & Employees
3. Due Date Reminder Email - When enabled, you can send an email reminder to students and families when an item is due.

Usage

You can access the Lending Library by following the steps below:

1. Click on "Students" or "Employees".
2. Click on "Lending Library'.

Adding an Item

On the Lending Library table, you can add a new item by clicking the "Add Item" option on the right-hand side.  A window will open allowing you to enter a name for the item and a description.

Checking Out an Item

After you've added items to the lending library, you can click the "Checkout" icon in the row of the item that you want to check out.  A window will open allowing you to select a student, set the loan date and the due date.

Checking In an Item

When an item has been returned, you can check it in so it becomes available again.  Using the checkboxes on the left-hand side, check the box next to the item name.  At the top of the table you'll see a "Check In" button.  You can check in multiple items at once by checking the boxes next to all of the items that you want to check in.  Click the button and the items will be checked in.