Setting the Loan Period Override

The loan period override is the loan period Horizon uses instead of the normal loan period when the limit of unfilled requests in the queue (set in circulation parameter 39) is exceeded. (For more information, see Setting the Length of the Request Queue.)

To set the loan period override

1 Set up Loan period override for long request queues (circulation parameter 40).

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, enter the default number of days for the loan period override.

(For example, if you want the loan period override to be one week,
enter “7”.)

3 Mark the appropriate unit of time that works with the number you entered in the Value field (days, hours, or minutes).

If the loan period override is set to a value greater than the default loan period, Horizon uses the default loan period. (For example, if the default loan period is set to 14 and you set a loan period override of 21, Horizon uses the shorter 14‑day loan period.)

4 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 loan period override exception you want to use.
d Mark the appropriate unit of time that works with the number you entered in the Value field.

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

5 Save your changes.

 


© 1998-2017 Sirsi Corporation