User manual

Configuring the Circulation Module
Here's a good example of Koha's default Item type list:
Books
Reference
Journals
Reports
CD /DVDS
Creating Item types
To create a new item type we use the New Item Type button. Use this table
as a
guide to create or edit an item type:
Field
Mandatory?
Instructions
Comments
Item Type
Yes
Description
Yes
Images
No
Enter short code for the
category, for example,
BK
Enter description of
item type, for example,
Books
Choose image from
available list or provide
a URL to a image on an
external server
Not for Loan
No
Select or deselect the
checkbox
Renewals
No
Rental Charge
No
Summary
Enter number
Enter rental charge
amount
No
Enter free text
If this option is checked,
items of this type cannot be
checked out.
Number will indicate
maximum number of
renewals possible on items
of this type. Leave blank
or enter 0 to indicate nó
renewals allowed.
Amount will be charged each
time an item of this type is
checked out.
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