[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Problems with the org chart

[Martha Driscoll]

This is what I have figured out about hierarchy as it pertains to the 
'can have users' setting.  If this is wrong, someone please correct me.

An org unit can be designated as having users, which means:

  - Workstations can register with that unit
  - Patrons can have that org unit as a home library
  - That org unit can be selected as a hold pickup point
  - That org unit can be selected as a working location for staff

In John and Vicki's suggested hierarchy, putting the patrons at the top 
level could make sense, but I think you also need to have users at the 
2nd level so workstations can login and checkin the items.  We found 
that having items at a level that did not have users (workstations) put 
the items in transit with no way to get them on shelf.  Also, patrons 
may need to select a specific branch for holds pickup.

> What we want for an org chart:
>
> System		Has all patrons
> Branch		Owns books

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Martha Driscoll
Systems Manager
North of Boston Library Exchange
Danvers, Massachusetts
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