Thank you, that is very helpful. I will experiment with our test instance. Elaine VWML <https://vwml.org>
On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 9:47 PM Charles Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, Elaine et al! > > In our latest exchange, on 22 Oct. 2021 at 08:01 [JST], I received > this from Elaine Bradtke <[email protected]>: > > I would like to ask how other libraries are handling material in remote > storage. >> Currently, we only have a location code for off-site material. However, >> it seems we need a way to clearly indicate that the material must be >> requested a certain amount of time in advance. >> >> Do you use the holds module for these items? We haven't used patron logins, >> or holds because it's primarily a reference collection. Do you treat >> remote storage as a branch? So many options, please tell me what works >> best for you. >> > > Yes, after a fashion, we use a branch. Here's what I mean. > > - We made a library for offsite storage. Here are the Koha values we > filled in. > - Code = OFF > - Name = Offsite Storage > - OPAC Info = To get this work, please place a hold for it or > contact the library staff. > > Please allow approximately 7-10 days. > > - All the other fields are left empty so that other libraries can use > the OFF library. > > > - In the item record, we change 952 $b to OFF (Offsite Storage). It's > the only subfield we have to change. > > > - In the system preferences, we make sure both the home library and > the current library are to be displayed (OPACLocationBranchToDisplay). > > Why this arrangement? > > - It shows that the library still owns at least one copy, and it came > from the XXX collection in the YYY shelving location. > - It shows that the copy has been put in storage. > - The rollover (mouseover, balloon tag or help tag if you prefer) > instructs how to get the work and approximately how long it ought to > take. > > We usually go to storage to retrieve materials twice a week (Mondays and > Thursdays), so an estimate of 7-10 days probably lengthens the > expectations, so that patrons are pleased, to paraphrase Scotty's "How do > think I keep my reputation as a miracle worker," when the work comes 3-4 > days later instead. Of course, in the long term, the general expectations > will shorten to reflect reality. > > - The library staff will not have to record the XXX collection and YYY > shelving location in 952 $x in case the work is reintegrated into the > collection. It's a simple change of copying the home library into the > current library. > - The wording is to allow other libraries and branches to use the same > code if they need it. > > I have to state that no procedure is perfect. But it, along with > patron education, works reasonably well, and that's usually enough for the > library staff and our patrons. > > If you have questions, please may you be encouraged to ask. > > -- > > 気を付けて。 /ki wo tukete/ = Take care. > > -- Charles. > > Charles Kelley, MLS > PSC 704 Box 1029 > APO AP 96338 > > Charles Kelley > Tsukimino 1-Chome 5-2 > Tsukimino Gaadenia #210 > Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken > 〒242-0002 JAPAN > > +1-301-741-7122 [US cell] > +81-80-4356-2178 [JPN cell] > > [email protected] [h] > [email protected] [p] > > linkedin.com/in/cmkelleymls <http://www.linkedin.com/in/cmkelleymls> > Meeting Your Information Needs. Virtually. > _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha
