Issue, return and renew books

Use this when a student borrows a book from the school library, brings it back, or needs more time with it. You can also see which books are late.

Before you start

• The book must already be in the library. If it is not, see the article Add books to the library.
• The student must be in EduHost. You can find them by roll number or name.

Issue a book

1. In the sidebar, go to Library → On loan.
2. Click Issue book. The Issue a book form opens.
3. In Student (by roll number or name), type the roll number or name and pick the student.
4. In Book, search by title or author and pick the book.
5. In Copy serial (optional — blank picks the next available), type the copy number, or leave it empty.
6. Check the Due date and change it if needed.
7. Click the button at the bottom of the form to save the loan.

Take a book back

1. Go to Library → On loan.
2. Find the student's loan in the list.
3. Click Return.

Give more time (renew)

1. Go to Library → On loan.
2. Find the loan and click Renew. The Renew loan window opens.
3. Check the New due date. It starts as the current due date plus the renewal period. Change it if needed.
4. Click the button to save the new date.

Find late books

1. Go to Library → On loan.
2. Turn on Overdue only to see only books past their due date.

Good to know

• The library shows totals for Issued, Overdue and Borrowers, so you can see at a glance how many books are out.
• Late fines are optional. Your school can switch library fines on or off.
• Past loans are kept under Library → History.
• If you cannot see Library, ask your school admin. They can change what your role can do under Roles & Permissions.