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

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    Allow OPAC reservations if on order Specifies whether OPAC users can place a reservation against titles on order.
    Allow staff reservations if no holdings Specifies whether staff can place a reservation against titles that have no holdings.
    Allow staff reservations if on order Specifies whether staff can place a reservation against titles on order.
    Branch transfer request active Set this to Yes if you're using branch transfer requests.
    Check availability at home location for branch transfer requests Specifies whether to check the availability of items when you try to place a branch transfer request.
    Check availability at pickup location Specifies whether to check the availability of items at the nominated pickup location.
    Check availability for OPAC users/staff Specifies whether to check the availability of items.
    Check existing loans for reservations Set this to Yes and Spydus will look at the borrower category to determine whether borrowers can reserve a title they already have on loan. Set this to No to allow all borrowers to reserve a title they already have on loan.
    Enable multiple copy reservation in OPAC Specifies whether you can reserve multiple copies of the same title in global OPAC.
    Maximum reservations for one title Specifies the maximum number of reservations for each title.
    Postal delivery active Specifies whether borrowers can requests to have reserved items delivered by post.
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