User manual

Chapter 7
Using system preferences
Here are some key points to note about using these preferences:
These preferences apply to the whole system; it is not possible to have
different choices for different libraries, patron categories, or other types
of divisions with your library.
Access to system preferences should be controlled. Changes to these
preferences can significantly alter system behavior.
You will probably want to set a few preferences when you start using the
system, especially those related to cataloging, patrons, or circulation.
System preferences can be changed at any time, as you become familiar
with the system over time you can set other preferences to tailor Koha to
your needs.
Online documentation
We will not be able to cover all the preferences in this chapter or other places in this
book. Besides, system preferences change, new ones are added all the time, some
preferences are deprecated or their categorization or values may change. Refer to
Koha's online user manual for the latest information.
The Koha 3.0 user manual is here:
http://koha.org/ documentation / manual /3.0 /administration /global-
system- preferences /.
And the Koha 3.2 manual is here:
http: / /koha- community .org /documentation /3- 2- manual /.
Configuring transactional modules
In earlier chapters we have learned how to configure cataloging and circulation. In
this section we learn about system preferences that control the functioning of some
of the other transactional modules - patrons, acquisitions, and serials modules:
Patrons preferences control how patrons' records are created
Acquisitions preferences relate to budgeting and taxes
Serials preferences relate to routing lists, subscriptions renewals,
and display of subscription history
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