Global parameters for branch transfer requests

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The global general parameters only apply if your library is part of a consortium, i.e. if there are multiple institutions using a shared database.

To set up the global parameters for branch transfer requests:

From the Module Menu select Maintenance, Circulation, Global and then General Parameters.
Set Branch transfer request active to Yes if you're using branch transfer requests. If there are available items then you'll see a checkbox on the Place Reservation page — Request branch transfer of an available copy.
Set Check availability at home location for branch transfer requests to Yes and the NTREQAVAILHOME alert will be displayed if you place a branch transfer request and there are items available at the borrower’s home location.
Click Save or Save & Close.

Null means the same as No.

You can’t use branch transfer requests if you’re using shelf check, so if you set Branch transfer request active to Yes then you should switch off shelf check.