Setting Up the Maximum Number of Requests for an ITYPE

You can specify the maximum number of requests that you want to allow for each ITYPE. This can help you keep hold request lists at a more manageable length.

If you set the default value in circulation parameter 29 (request privileges) to “0” (zero) (no requests allowed), settings made in this circulation parameter have no effect.

To set up the maximum number of requests for an ITYPE

1 Set up max requests for itype (circulation parameter 34).

For general instructions, see Setting Up or Editing a Circulation Parameter. Then use the remaining steps of this task to customize the parameter.

2 In the Value field, do one of these options:
If you want to allow requests, enter the default maximum number of hold requests you want to allow for any ITYPE.
If you want to keep borrowers from making requests, enter “0” (zero).
3 If you want to create or edit any exceptions, do these steps in the Special Values group:
a Choose the exception that you want to change, or create a new exception.
b Enter or choose a code in one or more of the location, borrower type, or item type fields.
c In the Value field, enter a numerical value for the maximum number of requests that may be made for the specified ITYPE group.

Note: The exception value set here overrides the default value for this parameter.

4 Save your changes.

 


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