User manual

6
Configuring the Circulation
Module
In this chapter, we will learn how to configure Koha's circulation module. This
module is used to loan library items to the patrons. Our goal will be to map the
library's circulation policies to rules and preferences in Koha.
A library's circulation policies govern loan periods, renewals, membership duration,
fines, holds, reference material, and so on.
To map these in Koha, we will study the following Koha features:
Patron categories
Item types
Circulation and fine rules
Notices and triggers
Calendar
Circulation system preferences
Patron categories
We create a patron category for each group or class of patrons that has distinct
characteristics or needs.
Patron categories are a very important part of Koha's circulation module.