[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Call Number Prefix and Suffix

[Josh Stompro]

Hello All, We have been using the Call Number Prefix and Suffix feature since shortly after we went live, we use it to add prefixes like "DVD", "CD", "BOOK-ON-CD", "LP" (Large Print) and we are just realizing the issues that come along with it.  I'm curious if it is considered feature complete or if anyone is still working on it.  It could be that we are using it incorrectly also, which I would like to hear.

The core problem is that the prefix isn't included in many interfaces as being a part of the call number, since the value from asset.call_number.label is grabbed without trying to add in the prefix and suffix.

Call number browse in the catalog doesn't work like we would expect, if someone wants to browse all the DVD's by call number, it isn't possible since the prefix isn't included in the data that the browse uses.

Anything with a column picker requires that the prefix and suffix columns also be selected to be able to view the full call number, which makes sorting by call number more complex in those interfaces.

Item Status doesn't show the call number with the prefix in the alternate view.

Are there any plans to include the Prefix and Suffix into the call number as a whole?  Or does it work like it currently works for a specific reason?  I don't really know enough about this to know how we should proceed, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Josh

Lake Agassiz Regional Library - Moorhead MN larl.org
Josh Stompro     | Office 218.233.3757 EXT-139
LARL IT Director | Cell 218.790.2110

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