Alma Borrowing Request Staff Create a Returnable Request for a patron

Staff Create a Request

Create a Returnable request

Staff can create a returnable request for a patron using a blank form.

From "Fulfillment" select "Borrowing Requests"

Then click on "Create Request"

Then click on "Manually" and then "Book"  The form is for a returnable item- not just a book.

A blank request form displays. Complete as many fields as possible

The form defaults to the "Requester" field

After the patron information is entered scroll up and enter information about the request. Complete as many fields as possible.

Click on "Save"

The locate process will automatically run and lending libraries will be added to the request. 

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