Item
Workform Fields
Below are descriptions of
the item fields on the workform that displays when you add new items to a
bibliographic record or modify existing items already attached to a
bibliographic record.
1. Usual location
Where the item is usually
kept.
General location code (required)
Press
ENTER for your default code.
Collection code
Enter the
collection code. (SELECT will display available collection codes.)
2. Shelf number
The call number.
Press ENTER to select call
number from the 082 tag, if present.
OR
Press the SELECT key to
display shelf number(s) of other items on the record.
NOTE: Each
volume in a set should have the same number of digits (e.g. 01, 02).
Enter dates for magazines in a
consistent format (YYYY-MM-DD).
3. Volume
Used for items with more
than one volume. (30 character max.)
NOTE:
Enter the volume/part number or letter only. Do not use v. or vol.
4. Usual circulation category (required)
Indicates whether an item
can be loaned or not.
“Loan” is the default
value.
5. Item status (required)
“Available” is the default
value.
6. Item status note
Note regarding the item’s
status that displays only to staff.
NOTE: This
note will disappear when the item status changes or when the status is Available
7. Unit price
Purchase price of the
item. (Do not enter dollar sign [$].)
NOTE: If a
price is entered, this is the amount that will be charged should the item
become lost
8. Notes
Displays to staff, only if
enabled in “Policies”. (135 character max.)
NOTE: Do not use dollar sign [$].
9. Temporary location (optional)
Use for new book shelf,
reserve, loan to other building.
General code
The
branch code.
Collection code
Expiry (required)
Date the
item’s temporary location code expires (YYYY-MM-DD)
10. Temporary circulation category
11. Reserve
Name of the course,
expiration date, and instructor, if the item has been put on reserve.
