Library: Assign a library item

You can assign library items to a student by selecting the student and the item(s) or by scanning the student ID barcode and the item barcode(s). This article addresses both options.

Also, you can import multiple library assignments using an Opticon Scanner. For information on using the Opticon Scanner, see Import library assignments using the Opticon Scanner.

Assign a library item

1. On the Main Sections menu, click Library.
2. Locate the library item. 

TIP: If you have lots of library items, use the basic or advanced search features. For a basic search, in the Search box type the music title or a portion of it, and press enter. For an advanced search, in the upper right corner, click 

, enter your search criteria and click 

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3. Click 

   

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4. For Student, start typing your student's name and Charms displays all the matching names.
5. For Copy/Part, select a number. Charms only shows available numbers.

6. Click 

   

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Assign a library item using barcodes

When assigning library items using barcodes, have the student barcode and the inventory barcode information handy.

• Find the Student Barcodes report here: Main Sections > Students > Reports > General > Student Barcodes

• If your library items do not have barcode labels on them, you can print barcodes. See 

  Print library barcodes

1. On the Main Sections menu, click Library.
2. For Scan Copy, place your cursor in the field and either scan or type the item's barcode.

3. For Select Action, select Assign, and then click 

   

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4. For Student, place your cursor in the field and scan or type the student's barcode.

5. Click 

   

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