We do this all the time and don't have any problem (other than occasional
human errors). Make sure that each site library's login is associated
with the correct locations served - and excludes the pickup locations at
other sites.
When an item with a hold to be picked up at another site is checked in
you should see the following:
Put on holdshelf at <pickup location> for <patron name>.
Pickup notice will be printed.
Set status: T > IN TRANSIT to <pickkup location> or H > ON HOLDSHELF
Make sure to select T. I don't want the system to offer the H option
at this stage but unfortunately it does!
When the item reaches its pickup location it should be checked in and
you should see:
Item status is IN TRANSIT and has been cleared.
Press <SPACE> to continue
Put on holdshelf at <pickup location> for <patron name>.
Pickup notice will be printed.
Have you always had this problem or did it start recently? I ask because
at various times during the last year (latter part of R12 and possibly
also since R2K) we had sporadic problems relating to holds/in transit
status. As far as I know it is working ok at present (in Update D+).
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, K.A.McCann wrote:
> The University of Hull has 3 site libraries, one being in Scarborough
> approx 40 miles away. We operate an 'Intersite Transfer' system but
> have encountered a problem regarding reserved items. The transfers
> take place twice a week - reservations are automatically activated on
> books returned and cancelled at one site which are reserved for
> collection at another site, even if the item is put 'into transit'.
> This results in an availability notice being produced before the book
> has reached its destination. Have other INNOPAC users experienced such
> a problem and if so have you been able to overcome it? I would
> appreciate your help.
Mieko
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Mieko Yamaguchi [log in to unmask]
Technical Services Manager/System Coordinator +44 (0)1248 382970
Main Library, University of Wales Bangor, UK +44 (0)1248 382979 (Fax)
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