414.2.4 Details[//]

Choose a line and then this option to look at details for the amount due. After choosing this option the following screen will be displayed:

The example shows the postage fees for the third reminder.

Note

This option is only valid for payment of postage fees (overdues) and administrative charges (invoices). For all other payments this option is not valid.

414.2.5 Partial payment history[//]

Select a line and use this option to view the history of any partial payments. Information will be shown detailing the amounts received, the date, time and location at which the amounts were received an by whom.

Note

This option is only valid when in the relevant parameter AFO 481 (‘Circulation parameters – general – Miscellaneous - Circulation workflow - General') is set.

Fields on the screen

Amount: the amount of the partial payment.

Details: This lists the date & time of the partial payment as well as the ID that registered the partial payment.

If more than one payment has been made, that is if the borrower has paid in instalments, then each payment is displayed in the message window.

414.2.6 Payment history[//]

Select a line and use this option to view the history of any partial payments. Information will be shown detailing the amounts received, the date, payment type.

Note

This option is only valid when in the relevant parameter AFO 481 (‘Circulation parameters – general – Miscellaneous - Circulation workflow - General') is set.

Columns on the screen

Date: The date on which the payment was made.

Transaction: this lists the transaction type. The following types are possible:

·                cash (money);

·                cash (other means of payment);

·                via bank;

·                via giro;

·                waived;

·                card payments.

Amount: The amount paid.

Type: Lists the payment type.

Comments: More information on the payment:

·                the first 19 character of the title [for loan fees, fines and reservation fees];

·                the number of items plus a description [for sales];

·                the note  '*** Administration ***' [for all other types].

Options on the screen

Details: Choose this option for more details of a specific payment. After choosing this option the following screen will be displayed:

414.2.7 Multiple borrowers[//]

When returning items from multiple borrowers in one session in AFO 412, it is possible to end up with a payment screen on which outstanding amounts for more than one borrower are displayed:

It is possible to pay the total amount for all borrowers at once, this can be useful for instance for members of one family.

By selecting individual lines you can pay specific amounts for a particular borrower.

414.3 Payment by location[//]

When you use Charges by location (see the Help on AFO 497 for more information), the payment screen may look different depending on parameter settings.

If parameters have been set for certain costs, you may get a screen looking like this:

Apart from the grand total, the totals to be paid at this location (in this case nothing) and with override (in this case all) are shown. After choosing the payment option you will get a message:

Alternatively you may get a mixed screen:

Where part of the outstanding amount is payable at the current location. After choosing the payment option you will get a different message:

which allows you to accept only the payments for the current location or all payments.