What is the difference between a hold and a reservation?
Holds are placed on either a title or copy record when a patron would like to check it out as soon as it is available. However, a reservation is placed on an item for a specific date range.
FAQ
When a book has a reservation, can other patrons still check it out?
Yes and no, depending on the situation. If a patron tries to check out an item but their transaction period interferes with the reservation, then they will not be able to check the item out. However, if the transaction does not collide with the reservation, then they can still check out the item. Check out our articles on the Reservations tab in Librarian and placing a reservation through Search for more information.
Can patrons reserve an item that is currently checked out?
Yes! As long as the reservation is placed for a date that the item will be available, such as after the due date of the current check out period, then there is no issue with placing reservations for items currently checked out.
How far in advance can reservations be placed on items?
Patrons can place a reservation up to 90 days in advance.
Is there a limit to how many reservations can be placed on an item at once?
As long as there are no conflicting dates between the reservations, there is no limit to how many reservations an item can have!
Can I hide in processing copies in Researcher?
Yep! You can set copies to in processing (i.e. checked out to the In Processing system patron #7) if they’re in your library but aren’t ready to be placed on shelves yet. They will automatically be marked as unavailable in Researcher, but you can hide them if you’d like. In Builder Preferences, check the In Processing box on the Auto-Hide tab.
What is the difference between Search and Scout?
- Scout is more for a younger or less experienced audience, that is limited to only allowing you to view information and place holds.
- Search has more advanced features for refining and showing additional results beyond your initial query.
How can I see and write reviews on Items?
First, go to the top right corner of the window and log in to your account. Next, search for and select an item, then click on the rating stars in the center of the window to view the reviews.
How can I change a Researcher pane?
To select a new pane, go to Builder>Researcher, Display Tab, and look for the Explore Panes section. Here you’ll find the Researcher Hub setting; you can select the pane you want from here.
If you want to change the pane itself, go to Builder>Explore Builder, and make the changes to the appropriate Explore Pane.
How can I make changes and updates to my Explore search buttons?
That’s all done through Explore Builder! And you set which ‘pane’ you want to show in Explore (or Search, or Researcher hub) in Builder.