[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] opposite of force/recall hold

[Benjamin Kalish]

I agree that this would be useful.

Benjamin Kalish
Forbes Library / 413-587-1012 / bkalish at forbeslibrary.org

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On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 8:39 PM, Holly Brennan <haderhold at ci.homer.ak.us>
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> A staff member needs to put a lot of DVDs on hold to assess the physical
> condition, but is in no rush. We don’t want to prevent patrons from
> renewing items they have just because of our staff hold.
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> In other words, we’re looking for something that’s the opposite of the
> force/recall hold types. A “timid” hold….a pushover that’s okay with being
> sent to the back of the line until absolutely no one else cares about the
> item. It would speak up only after the item is checked in and moves to
> Available status.
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> Anyone else feel this would be a useful addition? Or maybe there’s a way
> to make this process work with the existing ILS functions? Thanks!
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> -Holly
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> Holly Brennan
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> Technology Specialist
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> Homer Public Library
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> Homer, Alaska
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> hbrennan at cityofhomer-ak.gov
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> 907-435-3154 (direct)
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> 907-235-3180 (main desk)
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