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An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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There would definitely be a number of ways to do this, but I don’t think staff would want to respond to a prompt at each check-in. Instead, I’m envisioning something that builds on the existing hold pickup location model.
1. Each branch could be assigned a configurable maximum number of duplicate titles allowed on the shelf. (eg. Larger branches might allow 3–4 copies, while smaller branches might allow only 2).
2. At check-in, if the number of duplicates on the shelf exceeds that maximum, the system would automatically determine where to send the copy using the priority established in a table similar to the hold pickup location.
What is fantastic about the hold pickup location table is that priority can be based on a randomized group of locations or individual branches.
3. The system would never redirect a copy to a branch that already has it on the shelf unless everyone has a copy. In that scenario, the maximum number of duplicates would be checked by the system.
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For libraries using floating collections, the system should support automated redirection of duplicate copies at the point of check-in to other branches that do not currently hold a copy of the title.
The system should surface eligible destination branches automatically, eliminating the need for manual title-level analysis by staff.
In multi-branch library systems, the workflow should allow configurable prioritization rules to determine the destination branch when redistributing items.
Prioritization logic could be applied in the following order:
1) No copy of the title is currently available/on the shelf at the receiving branch
2) Title (or item if not possible) has never circulated at the receiving branchOperational efficiency for staff: Currently, staff must manually identify duplicate copies after check-in and shelving, then query the ILS (Sierra) to determine which branches do not own the title. There is no visibility into branch-level circulation history (e.g., whether a title has ever circulated), resulting in time-consuming and inconsistent decision-making.
Improved collection distribution: Large hold queues can result in excess copies being retained at a single branch after demand subsides. Automated redistribution reduces title saturation at individual locations and supports a more balanced floating collection.
Increased circulation and collection value: Routing items to branches where the title has never circulated increases the likelihood of first-time use, improving overall circulation metrics and maximizing the return on investment for collection materials.
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This would be helpful when the Technical Services department generates a list of items to retrieve and needs to place item-level holds on them. In these cases, all holds would share the same pickup location.
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I apologize for the erroneous update. The change we made in Nov/Dec of 2024 did not actually deliver the requested functionality in this idea request. Changing status back to Under Review.
An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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I just opened a ticket about this thinking Vega was broken as well. If customers take the initiative to limit the result to a branch location, WHY would they want to include ALL eResources. That just doesn't make sense. Please exclude eResource materials if the Branch location is selected. That is a physical location (in the branch), and not an eLocation.
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Yes - # of holds, # of available copies, and total copies is what our customers have asked for.
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An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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Hi Emma - this is the workflow:
On a resource record (or Author resource page)
1) Log in (successfully)
2) Use the browser back button.We get an error message or "confirm form submission error". Innovative told us that this is the expected behaviour - this is why I have added the Idea.
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We would like to be able to change the wording on this as well. Thank you.
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An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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Customers should also be able to change or remove the suspended date. They should also be able to see that date in the holds list.
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Customers loved the ability in Encore to select titles and batch freeze or unfreeze those titles. They now have to individually freeze those titles.
Primary Use case: Customer going on holiday wants to freeze all of their holds
An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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Great idea! Our customers really find this an extra step. They have told us that they would prefer to see 2 options - cancel and freeze.
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This is important to customers that want to manage their holds without relying on staff to add a "not need before" date. A similar idea is here for another product called "always be able to freeze a hold in catalogue": https://ideas.iii.com/forums/951745-ils-sierra/suggestions/47342099-always-be-able-to-freeze-a-hold-in-catalogue-s
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An error occurred while saving the comment Elizabeth Wright
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This facet is also difficult to use because when formats are rolled up, the default format that is at a specific location is not highlighted. Customers have to manually check each format to see which one is at that location.
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Please. Customers want to print out their lists, and want to select "all" rather than be limited to 5 items on a page. If they could see "all" then they could use the browser to print out their lists. This would apply to checkouts, holds, and reading history.