Create Bookings HelperCreate Bookings HelperThe Create Bookings helper is used to create a booking.
To create a booking
| 1 | Click the Create Bookings helper. |
| 2 | Identify the user who needs to book the item. If desired, use the User Search Helper to search for the user, and click Create Booking. The helper will automatically fill in the User ID box with the ID you select. |
| 3 | Identify the item that you wish to book. If desired, use the Item Search Helper to bring up a title or list of titles, select the correct item from the list, and click Retain for Booking. Then click Create Booking. If the item does not have a Media Desk associated with it, you will be given the opportunity to assign one. |
If the Booking Profile policy assigned to the item you are booking has Rotate Copies:Yes selected, then the copy that you select when creating a booking will not necessarily be the one that is booked. It is also important to note that in this situation the system assumes that all other copies belonging to this call number will be in the rotation (if the copies are bookable). Because of this behavior, it is recommended that all copies belonging to a call number have the Booking Profile policy Rotate Copies selection set with the same value.
| 4 | Once you select an item, you will be brought to the Assign Patron Booking Period window. |
| • | On the Calendar Tab, select the Start and End Days and Times for your booking. |
| • | On the Shipping Tab (this tab appears if the Booking Profile is shippable), choose the Shipping Schedule policies for delivery and return shipping. |
| 5 | Click Create Booking |
| 6 | On the Booking Info Tab, information for the booking is displayed. Select a pickup library in the Pickup At box. The pickup library option will not appear on a single–library system. |
| 7 | Click Create Booking |
For information on creating bookings for multiple copies, go to the Create Bookings Wizard topic.
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