2.55.1 Field 1 Function Keys

2.55.2 Field 2 Item Type: 12 characters, mandatory, tab stop

Purpose: To specify an item type from the Item Type Table. This table includes the types Book, A/V, Temporary, and Serial. Serial cannot be applied except via the Serial Check-in, in which case it is applied automatically.

Format: It is a table selection.

2.55.3 Field 3 Location: 40 characters, mandatory, tab stop

Purpose: To specify where the item is kept according to the Item Location Table. This table is unique to each catalog, but typically contains values such as General Collection, Reference, Staff, etc. Each location has a default Circulation Class which the new item will inherit upon the selection of the location.

Format: It is a table selection.

2.55.4 Field 4 Item Circulation Class: 40 characters, mandatory, tab stop

Purpose: To specify the circulation class assigned to this item. The circulation classes are the rules on loans and fines for an item. Typical classes are Non-Circulating, One Hour, Two Weeks, etc., but are unique to each catalog.

Format: It is a table selection.

2.55.5 Field 5 Status: 40 characters, mandatory, tab stop

Purpose: To specify where the item is in the circulation cycle. Each catalog may have unique statuses, but common ones are Available (meaning the item may be borrowed), On Loan, Non- circulating, etc.

Format: It is a table selection.

2.55.6 Field 6 Controls Ok, Cancel, & Help:

Purpose: To specify an action that controls the window's flow. [Ok] will save and apply the displayed values, whereas [Cancel] will reject the changes. [Help] will display all of the documentation for the window. Press the Help key for context sensitive help for each field.

Format: It is an action that toggles the push button.

Menu Style: Push Button

Menu Values:
Ok
Cancel
Help