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Self check-out
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Koha has a built in self-checkout module that any library can use.

If you would like to use self check-out at your Next Search Catalog library, please contact |nocopy| nexthelp\@nekls.org |spane|


Requirements
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To log in to the self check-out module you need:

1. The URL for self check-out `(https://nekls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/sco/sco-main.pl) <https://nekls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/sco/sco-main.pl>`_
2. A staff login with permission to access the self check-out module

For patrons to use the built in self-checkout module, patrons must have:

A. Their library card number or their username
B. The password that goes with their account


For staff
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1. Go to https://nekls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/sco/sco-main.pl
2. Enter the staff username and password and click submit

  - If you don't have a username and password, contact |nocopy| nexthelp\@nekls.org |spane| to ask for help with self check

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3. After staff log in to the self check-out system you should see a patron login prompt

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4. When self check-out is no longer needed, go to `(https://nekls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl?logout.x=1) <https://nekls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl?logout.x=1>`_ to log out of the self check-out system
   
  - (After 10 hours of inactivity, the self check-out system will automatically log off)
  - (At approximately 2:00 a.m. every day, the self check-out system will automatically log off)

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For patrons 
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A. At the login prompt, enter your cardnumber (or username); your password; and click on "Login"

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B. Once logged in, enter the library barcode number into the input box

  - If the self-check station has a keyboard, type in the barcode number and then type "Enter"
  - If the self-check station has a barcode scanner, scan the library barcode

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  - IMPORTANT NOTE

    - You must use the *library's* barcode - using an item's UPC barcode (the barcode put on the item by the manufacturer) will cause an error

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C. Once you've checked out all of your materials, click on "Finsih"

  - At this point you will be asked if you wish to print a receipt or end the session

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  - "Print receipt and end session" will print a receipt if a printer is available on the self check-out station
  - "End session" will log out the current patron and prepare the station for the next borrower
  - IMPORTANT NOTE -- If you fail to click "Finish" or "End session" the self-check station will automatically log you out after 60 seconds of inactivity