Enable request on multiple items of same bibliographic record
- Article Type: Q&A
- Product: Alma
- Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct; Direct; Local; Total Care
Question
How can patrons request multiple copies of the title?
For example, a graduate student is preparing to perform in a play. She wants to get two copies of the play: one for herself, and one for whoever will be reading for the other role (or roles). How can she request both items?
Answer
"enable_request_during_loan_for_different_ policy" can support request of multiple copies, but the loan terms of use can't be identical.
The documentation says:
Indicate "true" to enable patrons to request an item belonging to a bibliographic record for which the patron already has an item on loan, if the newly requested item has a different loan period policy than the original item.
Additional Information
Configuration done at:
Fulfillment Configuration Menu > Other settings > enable_request_during_loan_for_different_ policy
Category: Fulfillment
Subject: Configuration