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  1. In the staff client, we can set a default file for a particular import profile. When that import profile is used, the file is already selected and we don't have to search for it. We'd like this same thing in Leap, but currently aren't able to set a default file and have to search for it every time.

    Idea Value
    This would prevent having to search for the exact same file every time when importing. It would save time, is more efficient, and already works well in the staff client.

    47 votes

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  2. The item hold setting option, "Days Past First Available," was added in Polaris 6.4. This hold setting is not currently included in item bulk change options and should be added in.

    Idea Value
    Libraries who want to begin using this feature cannot currently bulk change existing items to use this setting (or, if already using, change the existing value). All other item hold setting options can be bulk changed. For parity, the "days past first available" should be added as a bulk change option as well.

    30 votes

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  3. It can be confusing when staff look at the history for an item and it says it was Checked in/Available and then it shows it as Withdrawn. This happens when we are preparing bills and we need to withdraw an item with the Circulation Status of Lost/Damaged/Replacement cost before we can bill the other library. It would be nice to open the Item Record for the specific item and declare it Withdrawn. I would suggest that a BIG RED BOX pop up and say "YOU ARE GETTING READY TO DECLARE THIS ITEM WITHDRAWN. IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO?" …

    30 votes

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  4. Add an optional free-text MARC editing mode to the Leap MARC editor that allows professional catalogers to directly edit bibliographic fields as plain text. Ideally, this would be toggleable at the record level, allowing staff to switch between the formatted MARC view and freetext view as needed.

    Leap's current MARC editor is great for copy cataloging, minimal edits, or non-professional staff. However, full-time professional catalogers are often frustrated by the inability to update multiple field at once, paste long blocks of MARC data or navigate through tags using the keyboard. For this type of workflow, Leap's editor is signficantly slower…

    57 votes

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  5. In the client, funds link directly to invoices, POs, POLIs, and other related records. Funds in Leap have very few links. Direct linking to working acq records facilitates tech services workflows.

    33 votes

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  6. In the client, a POLI can be cancelled from the PO, POLI view or from within the POLI workform. In Leap, it can only be cancelled from the PO, POLI tab. Adding the ability to cancel from the POLI workform would reduce steps and reduce the likelihood of staff selecting the wrong POLI to cancel. This would help with the transition of tech services to Leap.

    30 votes

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  7. One way that our ability to transition to fully utilize LEAP for acquisitions is limited is the inability to cancel a segment of a Purchase Order Line Item. There are times when vendors only send us a partial fulfillment due to backorder cancellations or other issues. At this time, we have to use the client for this issue.

    42 votes

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  8. In the client, staff often use the link to individual purchase order line items, but this is not yet available in Leap. Because an invoice may have many linked POs, and POs may have many POLIs, it can be difficult to find the correct POLI without access to direct links.

    Adding POLI links would reduce friction for tech services staff making the move to Leap.

    30 votes

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  9. Add editing of the fund, destination, and collection of POLI segments to match the client functionality.

    27 votes

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  10. Currently, there is no way in the UI to bulk change item templates. They need to be edited one at a time. It would be great if these could be bulk changed just like item records.

    47 votes

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  11. We would like an alert to let us know when a patron has a dated note similar to the old Notes section. Even if it could flag the same NOTES word.

    Trying to transition to using dated notes only but we need our circ staff to be aware there are notes to view rather than them going to that section for every patron to see if there are any.

    38 votes

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  12. Can the Serials Check-In utility be updated to allow bulk deletion of predicted serials issues? When a weekly/bi-weekly publication changes the day of the week that issues are released, it is easier to update predicted issues in the desktop client* but staff without authorization to create prediction patterns cannot complete this work in Leap. This slows down access for community members.
    *In the desktop client, staff can bulk delete all but one predicted issue, edit the remaining predicted issue to match the new publication date, and then bulk predict issues to match the new day of week without closing and…

    19 votes

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  13. The client has a direct link from the invoice line items to the holds queue. In Leap, getting to the queue requires going through the item (and sometimes bib).

    21 votes

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  14. Right now, staff can only copy & paste diacritics from elsewhere into Leap, but they have no way of directly inputting them into cataloging data. The toolbar was able to do this, but Leap cannot.

    23 votes

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  15. When merging patron records, the system currently appends merge details to the Non-Blocking Notes section. However, with the introduction of Dated Notes and the ability to hide Non-Blocking Notes, this information can be lost depending on system settings.
    We would like to see one of the following options implemented:

    • Allow administrators to choose where the system writes merge notes.

    • Have the system automatically write merge notes to both note types (Non-Blocking and Dated Notes).

    28 votes

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  16. We would like the ability to block renewals for a few days after checkout (or longer). Right now, we're seeing a lot of accidental renewals of items at checkout due to an item being too near an RFID pad or someone double scanning a checkout because they aren't sure if it scanned. In a previous system, we were able to block renewals by a couple days, so this didn't happen.

    26 votes

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  17. It's great being able to bulk-add records to a record set, but it would also be helpful to be able to bulk-remove records from a record set based on either another record set, or an Excel file.

    Today in larger record sets it can be a pain to remove a medium to large amount of records. Our staff may work with 10,000+ entry record sets, and need to remove records meeting certain criteria that isn't visible in the fields when viewing a record set. This idea would give a user the flexibility to fill a separate record set based on…

    12 votes

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  18. We would like the ability to update the inventory date directly via a record set. Currently, to update the date for recently checked-in items, we must generate a text file of barcodes and upload it through the Check In - Inventory workform. We are hoping for a feature that allows us to edit inventory dates within a record set, similar to the 'edit due dates' function.

    16 votes

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  19. Currently, item condition information is put in the Free Text Block. However, that information can be overwritten (and lost) if the item becomes part of a record set that is universally updated. As it's important to know item condition issues, it would be great if the Physical Condition block could be a pop-up when it includes information.

    13 votes

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  20. Summary:
    It would be extremely useful to have a “Show SQL” button available for both ad-hoc and saved reports in SimplyReports.

    Background and Problem:
    There are currently well-known workarounds that allow users to view or reconstruct the SQL generated by a report, but they’re tedious and time-consuming. These methods often involve extra steps like exporting report definitions, or having to view the page source after scary looking resubmission warnings. For users who need the SQL quickly, these barriers can be a significant slowdown.

    Proposed Solution:
    Add a “Show SQL” button directly in the report interface—both for ad-hoc reports and saved…

    53 votes

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