Library Management

The Library module gives your school a complete circulation system — from cataloguing books and tracking physical copies to processing checkouts, managing holds, and monitoring overdue items.

The Library workspace. Stat cards update as activity happens; the tab bar gives immediate access to every sub-section.

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Where to find it

Navigate to Operations → Library in the left sidebar.

Operations (sidebar)
  └── Library
        ├── Dashboard       ← overview & quick actions
        ├── Books           ← book catalog
        ├── Copies          ← physical items
        ├── Rentals         ← checkouts & returns
        └── Reservations    ← hold requests

Tab	URL segment	Purpose
Dashboard	operations/library	Live stats, overdue alerts, activity feed
Books	operations/library/books	Catalog management — add, edit, search titles
Copies	operations/library/copies	Physical item tracking by barcode / RFID
Rentals	operations/library/rentals	Checkout · return · renew · fee settlement
Reservations	operations/library/reservations	Hold queue management

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How everything fits together

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Pages in this section

Page	What it covers
Dashboard	Reading live metrics, overdue alerts, activity feed, and quick actions
Books	Adding titles, editing catalog records, Google Books import, and filters
Copies	Adding physical copies, bulk operations, condition tracking, and barcode management
Rentals	Processing checkouts and returns, renewals, lost items, and fee collection
Reservations	Creating holds, managing the pickup queue, and no-show handling
Reference	Permissions table, best practices checklist, and troubleshooting guide

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Quick start

Check out a book

1. Go to Operations → Library → Rentals
2. Click New Checkout
3. Search for the book and select an available copy
4. Search for the borrower (student or teacher)
5. Confirm the due date and click Checkout

→ See Rentals for the full walkthrough.

Add a new book

1. Go to Operations → Library → Books
2. Click Add Book
3. Enter the ISBN and click Search Google Books to auto-fill — or type details manually
4. Set the access level and rental terms
5. Click Save

→ See Books for the full walkthrough.

Process a return

1. Go to Operations → Library → Rentals
2. Find the rental by borrower name or book title
3. Click Return in the actions column
4. Record the condition at return
5. Review any fees and click Process Return

→ See Rentals for the full walkthrough.

Create a reservation

1. Go to Operations → Library → Reservations
2. Click New Reservation
3. Select the book and the requester
4. Set a pickup location (optional)
5. Click Save

→ See Reservations for the full walkthrough.