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title: "Check In"
slug: "circulation-in"
updated: 2024-12-03T19:18:02Z
published: 2024-12-03T19:18:02Z
canonical: "docs.surpass.cloud/circulation-in"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Check In

Click the **Check In** button to start checking in resources.

You also use **Check In** to process holds to get them ready for pickup. Processing holds involves printing a [Holds to Process](/v1/docs/circ-report-holdstoprocess) report, gathering the requested items from the shelves and other storage areas, then scanning the barcodes using the **Check In** function. This gives you the opportunity to print a Hold Slip to attach to the item and, depending on [Circulation Settings](/v1/docs/setting-circulation-general), automatically send an email or text message to the patron to let them know that the requested item is ready for pickup.

![circ-tran-in-button](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-in-button.png)

The Check In process is quite simple:

1. Select resource to check in
2. Repeat Step 1 until finished

You do not need to switch between patrons or even know to whom the resource was on loan. Just scan the barcode.

## Select Resource

The Check In page shows a list of Items checked in by you since you have been logged into Surpass Cloud. At the top of the list is an input for you to scan a barcode or search for a resource to check in. See [Selecting a Resource](/v1/docs/circulation-resource-select) for detailed instructions on how to select a resource.

![circ-tran-in](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-in.png)

When you check in a resource, it is added to the top of the list.

## Fines

If a resource was overdue and a fine charged, you'll see a message at the top of the page. This message does not interfere with your workflow, but it does give you the opportunity to collect a fine from the patron at that time if one is due.

![circ-tran-alert-fine](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-alert-fine.png)

If the patron is paying the fine at the time of check-in or if you want to waive the fine, click the **Collect** button to enter the payment.

![circ-tran-payment](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-payment.png)

You can collect the payment and click **Add Payment** or waive the fine by clicking **Forgive**.

## Hold for Pick-Up

If you check in a resource for which a patron has a hold, you'll see a message asking you to set it aside for that patron. The resource is checked in but it's status is now **Holding** because it is reserved for the patron named in the message. Depending on on [Circulation Settings](/v1/docs/setting-circulation-general), automatically send an email or text message to the patron to let them know that the requested item is ready for pickup.

![circ-tran-alert-hold2](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-alert-hold2.png)

If you have automatic hold slip printing enabled (see [Circulation Sidebar Settings](https://docs.surpass.cloud/v1/docs/circulation-sidebar) and [Settings : Circulation : General](https://docs.surpass.cloud/v1/docs/setting-circulation-general)), a hold slip will be printed automatically. You can also print a hold slip by clicking the **Hold Slip** button on the alert.

## Another Way to Check In

You can also check in any on-loan resource from the [Patron Status](/docs/circulation-patron) or [Resource Status](/docs/circulation-resource) by clicking the resource holding to see details and then clicking the **Check In** button.

![circ-tran-resource-status](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/circ-tran-resource-status.png)

## Related

- [Overview](/circulation.md)
- [Selecting a Resource](/circulation-resource-select.md)
- [General](/setting-circulation-general.md)