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1. Send To - Delete Records

   Sierra 6.3 saw the introduction of a feature that allows users to select a file in Create Lists mode & then, from the Tools - Send To menu, direct that file to either Global or Rapid Update, eliminating the need to navigate to those functions & then find & select that file.

   I would like to see the same introduced, but for the Delete Records function.

   Doing so would similarly streamline the workflow when doing record purges in Sierra.

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   1 comment  ·  Circulation, Access Services & Fulfillment  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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   PLANNED  ·  AdminMike Dicus (Product Manager, Innovative) responded

   This enhancement is planned for Sierra 6.5.

2. Penalty points for patrons who reserve books and then don't pick them up at the library

   Currently, on Sierra it is possible to block patrons based on overdue penalty points (OD PENALTY) when they check in or renew overdue items. This is done with the patron fixed field OD PENALTY. The system calculates the penalty points that have to be added to the patron record and when a patron exceeds the maximum number of penalty points allowed by the library, the patron is blocked. More info at https://documentation.iii.com/sierrahelp/Default.htm#sgcir/sgcir_fine_penaltypoints.html

   THis feature is very useful. Wouldn't it be a good idea to be able to apply a similar strategy for patrons that request a hold on a bib/item and afterwards do not show up in the library to pick it. Preparing the items in the holdshelf, and also sending the item from one branch to the other in case an ILL is needed, represents work, time and costs to the organization. It should exist a way to apply penalty points to patrons in those cases.

   Currently, on Sierra it is possible to block patrons based on overdue penalty points (OD PENALTY) when they check in or renew overdue items. This is done with the patron fixed field OD PENALTY. The system calculates the penalty points that have to be added to the patron record and when a patron exceeds the maximum number of penalty points allowed by the library, the patron is blocked. More info at https://documentation.iii.com/sierrahelp/Default.htm#sgcir/sgcir_fine_penaltypoints.html

   THis feature is very useful. Wouldn't it be a good idea to be able to apply a similar strategy for patrons that request a hold on a bib/item… more

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   PLANNED  ·  AdminMike Dicus (Product Manager, Innovative) responded

   This idea is planned for Sierra 6.5.

3. Increase the Max Item Categories in the Patron Block Table

   Increase the Patron Block Table to allow more than 4 block categories for groups of items by item type/location.

   We would like to see Innovative add at least 6 additional categories, bringing the total categories up to 10.

   Idea Value
   Libraries are lending an increasing array of non-traditional materials. More categories in the patron block table are necessary to facilitate limited lending on these materials.

   This would allow libraries to limit lending more granularly. For example, allowing a set number of items in each of the following categories:
   Books -100
   CDs - 25
   DVDs - 5
   Videogames - 1
   Games/Puzzles - 1
   Kits - 1
   Artwork - 2
   Equipment - 1

   The current setup leads to either overly limited or confusing options for staff and patrons:
   Either:
   Videogames, Games/Puzzles, Kits/Electronic Equipment - 1 (This is overly limiting as the library would actually allow one of each type at the same time.)
   OR
   Videogames, Games/Puzzles, Kits/Electronic Equipment - 4 (This is confusing, as patrons expect that they can check out 4 of each, for a total of 16 items.)

   Currently libraries have been attempting to enforce the desired lending policies manually, with limited success. Adding a new category is the only way to allow self-checkout of these items while still enforcing libraries' desired blocks.

   This idea was previously submitted by Ben Shirley on 10/24/2018.

   Increase the Patron Block Table to allow more than 4 block categories for groups of items by item type/location.

   We would like to see Innovative add at least 6 additional categories, bringing the total categories up to 10.

   Idea Value
   Libraries are lending an increasing array of non-traditional materials. More categories in the patron block table are necessary to facilitate limited lending on these materials.

   This would allow libraries to limit lending more granularly. For example, allowing a set number of items in each of the following categories:
   Books -100
   CDs - 25
   DVDs - 5
   Videogames - 1
   Games/Puzzles… more

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   PLANNED  ·  AdminMike Dicus (Product Manager, Innovative) responded

   This idea was selected in MEEP voting for Sierra 6.5.

4. Open and edit patron record from item record

   When viewing an item record, you can double click on the patron# and you can view the patron record of the person who currently has the item on loan. It would be good to also be able to have the option to actually edit the patron record, and to also be able to access what they currently have checked out.

   Idea Value
   This would negate having to have another Sierra session open and do a separate search for the patron's record so as to check what else they might have on loan, and/or to amend their record/add a message etc. A situation which seems to occur quite a lot especially when following up on overdue items, holds, etc., and the extra steps involved in doing another search for the patron so as to access their record to edit it, is time consuming and frustrating.

   When viewing an item record, you can double click on the patron# and you can view the patron record of the person who currently has the item on loan. It would be good to also be able to have the option to actually edit the patron record, and to also be able to access what they currently have checked out.

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   This would negate having to have another Sierra session open and do a separate search for the patron's record so as to check what else they might have on loan, and/or to amend their record/add a message etc.… more

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   PLANNED  ·  AdminMike Dicus (Product Manager, Innovative) responded

   This idea was selected in MEEP voting for Sierra 6.5.