Returning an ILL Item in Alma

1. To return items that have been requested by your library through resource sharing, go to Fulfillment | Checkout/Checkin | Return Items. Items requested via ILL are returned in the same method as any other item loaned at your library.

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Alma returning - checkin menu


2. On the Manage Item Returns screen, scan in the item barcode. A popup displays indicating where the item should be returned.

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Alma returning - checkin results

Additionally, on the return screen Alma indicates what the next step is, indicating what library the material should be returned to.

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Alma returning - checkin results screen

 
3. Alternatively, you may retrieve the item by going to the Fulfillment menu and selecting Resource Sharing | Borrowing Requests. With the request on the screen, use the ellipse button next to the request and select Return.

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Alma returning - returning from the request


4. A workform is displayed indicating where the item should be returned to, as well as options to print a slip and include an internal note or a note to the partner. Click OK to continue.

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Alma returning - return from request workform

5.  In either method, the item is checked in on the patron’s record and the status of the request is updated to Returned item to partner.

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Alma returning - returned request