Display and Edit Hold Activation Date in holds list
Currently when a hold activation date in the future is set, the only indication in the holds list is that the hold says Frozen. Nowhere does it list the activation date that was set for it. This date should display for the patron, and they should also be able to change that date to a different date in the future, not just unfreeze it and then refreeze it as of the current date.
Margaret Rose O'Keefe
shared this idea
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Vanessa Schwegman
commented
We have many patrons asking about being able to see when their holds will unfreeze, especially considering that they are accustomed to having the ability in the Polaris PAC.
Our most recent report comes from a very high-volume user who places many holds for pickup on the Bookmobile (where browsing selection is limited). He says he is having a hard time tracking and remembering what "freeze" date he has initially set on the holds he places. Like many other patrons, he'd like to see that date displayed on his account so he can better manage the flow of incoming holds.
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Alexandra Harvancik
commented
One of our library system board members asked for this specifically. Patrons are noticing its lack.
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Elias Rosner
commented
This is an exceptionally useful feature that a number of patrons have asked about, as they used to be able to do this in the previous catalog. It's perfect for when patron's are waiting for a very popular book or going on vacation and have holds remaining.