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    Configuring Physical Item Condition

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    Users with the following roles can configure physical item condition:

     

    • General System Administrator
    • Repository Administrator
    • Catalog Administrator

    Introduction

    Libraries have the ability to customize the selection of physical conditions available for describing items in the physical item condition field. This feature proves beneficial for libraries seeking a more diverse range of terms to accurately depict the physical condition of their items.
    The out-of-the-box options are; Brittle, Damaged, Deteriorating, and Fragile. Each institution is able to completely configure this field, including editing/enabling/disabling values, adding/deleting options, and reordering the options.

    Edit a Physical Item Condition

    You can edit the Description and Translation of a condition, as well as enable/disable it.

    To edit a Physical Item Condition:

    1. Access the Physical Item Condition page (Configuration Menu > Resources > General > Physical Item Condition).

      Physical Item Condition - Enabled
      Physical Item Condition - Enabled

    2. In the Physical Item Condition table, locate the condition to edit.

    3. Edit the Description and/or the Translation column(s) as required.

    4. In addition, use the slide bar (Enable/disable_Slide Bar) to enable or disable a condition.

    5. Select Save.

    Adding/Deleting a Physical Item Condition

    To add a Physical Item Condition:
    1. Access the Physical Item Condition page (Configuration Menu > Resources > General > Physical Item Condition).
    2. In the Physical Item Condition table, select Add Row.
    3. Define the Code (Condition name), Description, and Default Value (Yes/No).
      Physical Item Condition - Add Row
      Physical Item Condition - Add Row
    4. Select Add Row.
    To delete a Physical Item Condition:
    1. Access the Physical Item Condition page (Configuration Menu > Resources > General > Physical Item Condition).
    2. In the Physical Item Condition table, locate the condition to delete.
    3. In the row actions menu, select Delete.
      Physical Item Condition - Delete Condition
      Physical Item Condition - Delete Condition

    Re-ordering Physical Item Conditions

    To re-order the list of Physical Item Conditions:
    1. Access the Physical Item Condition page (Configuration Menu > Resources > General > Physical Item Condition).
    2. In the Physical Item Condition table, drag and drop the desired condition into the required position.
      Alternatively, you can select the row actions menu and select Move Up or Move Down to re-order the condition.
      Physical Item Condition - Move Up or Move Down option
      Physical Item Condition - Drag and Drop to re-order condition
      Physical Item Condition - Drag and Drop to re-order condition