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title: "Returning distributed issues"
canonical: "https://support.soutron.net/space/HG/3277148/Returning%20distributed%20issues"
format: markdown
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This screen lists all the serial issues with routing lists that are currently out on circulation, based on the Circulating status assigned when you check in the issues.

![image](media://3846ba90-6933-4970-baff-a5220ac13139)

This provides an easy way for you to return issues when they are received back in the Library.

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**To return issues,** **select** <span style="color: #ff0000">**Modules > Loans > Return Distributed Issues**</span>.

1. Either click on **Expand All** in the Actions menu, or expand just the issue(s) you want to return
2. Tick the checkbox next to the issue that is being returned - you can select as many as needed
3. Click **Return selected issues** in the Actions menu
4. The returned issues disappear from the list and you will see this confirmation message:> Macro (inline-media-image)
5. The process is now complete