User manual

Chapter 6
Configuring holds
Replace this with "Finally, let us turn our attention to holds. Using Koha's holds
feature, patron can request that certain items be reserved for them. Holds are usually
placed on items that checked out. Once an item is placed on hold for a patron, the
patron needs to pick up the item from the library within a specified number of days
failing which the hold is cancelled and the item is made available for circulation.
We configure holds in Koha using system preferences."
Preparing to configure holds
Based on your library reserves or holds policy, you should prepare a plan such
as this:
Reserves policy
Value
Maximum number of holds per patron
5
Maximum delay in picking up an item on hold
7
Whether to allow holds on items not on loan
No
Number of days before a hold is cancelled
7
Maximum fee or fine amount outstanding before 50
ability to place holds is blocked
Whether to allow patron of one library to request a No
hold on an item in another library
Editing holds preferences
Most of the holds related System preferences are in the Circulation tab. You can also
search for these using words hold or reserve.
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