User's Manual

Patron Self-Checkout Station: Overview 3-1
C HAPTER
C HAPTER 0 P ATRON S ELF -C HECKOUT S TATION
The Self-Checkout Station enables library patrons to check out library materials without
the assistance of library staff. The Self-Checkout Station guides patrons smoothly through
the checkout process with step-by-step instructions to assist in checking out materials
properly. The process is quick, efficient, and (if available) delivers a printed receipt listing
the checked out materials and their due dates.
The Self-Checkout Station delivers data, item identification and its checkout status, to the
Library Management System, which processes the information and updates the library
records. The processing occurs almost instantaneously, allowing a speedy and efficient
checkout.
Note: The Self-Checkout Station is the same as the CheckStation II.
Overview
There are three steps to checking out library material:
• “Presenting a Patron ID Card, Step 1” - Identify yourself with your library card
• “Scanning Items for Checkout, Step 2” - Check out materials
• “Finishing Checkout, Step 3” - Finish and collect your receipt (if available)
The windows on the Self-Checkout Station reflect this order, showing Step 1, Step 2, and
Step 3, identifying the checkout process.
The following pages details the process a patron uses to check out library material.
Note: The sample windows shown in this chapter may differ slightly than the windows shown on your
library’s Self-Checkout Station. Your library may have a different Self-Checkout Station model,
operating environment, welcome logo, or other windows.