• Article Type: General
• Product: Aleph
• Product Version: 20

Description:
How can we set up call number counters for each sub-library (-- the "call-number-xxxx' parameter in util g/2)?

Resolution:
This functionality is described in detail the "System Librarian's Guide - Items", section 6. The following is are excerpts:

6 Call Number Field
This discussion refers to the "Call No." and "Second Call No." fields of the Item Form (and the Subscription Form in the Serials module). The following explanations are relevant if you have decided NOT to use the holdings record for control of the call number.... You can enable your staff to assign a call number in each field by typing in text, choosing from a drop-down menu, filling in a form, or activating a counter by typing ? and the code of the counter....
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• 2 - the user must type a call number in the field, or activate a counter by typing ? and the code of the counter that is defined in UTIL G/2.

• Article last edited: 10/8/2013