Setting up an Accession Numbering for Items
- Article Type: General
- Product: Alma
Desired Outcome Goal:
Set up automatic Accession Numbers for items
Procedure:
There are two steps for Accession Number configuration:
1. The counter is defined in the Resource Configuration Menu > Accession Number
2. To determine the terms (call number type) and configuration (subfields):
(1) From the Alma menu find the Configuration Menu (under: ADMINISTRATION > General Configuration)
(2) Click the drop-down for "You are configuring" and select the Location/Library
(3) Click: Physical Locations
(4) Find the relevant Location > click: Actions > Edit
(5) At the bottom of the screen configure "Accession Placement" and "Call Number Type"
Additional Information
To avoid situation where items are being created with Accession Numbers -- go to step #5 and select "None" instead of any other value
Category: Inventory
Subject: IE/Holding/Item
- Article last edited: 6/10/2014