As libraries re-open following restrictions related to coronavirus, naturally there are concerns around the potential exposure and transmission by contact of library materials. A number of new parameters have been introduced to Spydus, available as of the W10.5C WBA update, to assist with the quarantining of materials following return from loan.
Two new parameters have been added to the Circulation General Parameters to facilitate the automatic application of a selected status.
Selecting an Item status from the dropdown menu for the Status to apply at return parameter will automatically apply the selected status when an item is returned from loan. This should be set to affect items coming in from outside the library.
Selecting an Item status from the dropdown menu for the Status to apply at inhouse return parameter will automatically apply the selected status when an item is returned via the Circulation returns interface, but is not on loan. This parameter should be set to apply the selected status for items that may have been returned from loan before these parameters were set, but still require quarantine.
A different Item status may be used for each parameter, and each status may be configured differently.
e.g. inhouse returns status may be automatically removed after 48 hours, but the status for items being returned from loan remains for 72 hours.
A new parameter has been added to the General section of Item Status parameters to assist with the automatic removal of a status.
If defined, this parameter will be applied with the execution of a scheduled task on the Spydus server. Specify an integer - in hours - for the desired quarantine period (e.g. 48, 72, 120, etc).
If this value is not defined, a status will not be targeted for removal by the Spydus scheduled task. Conversely, if a status is not being removed as expected, contact the Civica Service Desk to confirm that the scheduled task is configured and running.
These parameter recommendations are based on the idea that we want to eliminate circulation of items while quarantined, but allow future access to them. Your library may operate under different conditions and prefer a more strict, or more flexible, arrangement.
| Parameter name | Recommended setting/s |
| Allow bookings | Yes, Null |
| Cancel bookings automatically | No |
| Allow deletion | No, Null |
| Allow manual removal | No |
| Allow manual setting | Yes |
| Block change to location or collection | Yes |
| Block profile matching | Yes |
| Block recalls | No, Null |
| Freeze fines when status set | Yes, Null |
| Period when status automatically removed | Per local health recommendations |
| Print item status slip | No, Null |
| Routing status | No, Null |
| Trap when offline | Yes |
| Allow issues | No |
| Block returns | No |
| Display alert at issue | Yes |
| Display alert at return | No* |
| Remove status at issue | No |
| Remove status at return |
No
|
| Exclude from loan quota validation | Null |
| Exclude from on loan slip | Null |
| OPAC Description | Null |
| Suppress from OPAC display | Null |
| Allow reservations | Yes |
| Are items available at reservation | No |
| Block allocation | Yes |
| Cancel reservations automatically | No, Null |
| Extend hold period | Yes |
These parameters are recommendations only. Consult with library administration for specific needs and requirements.
* If libraries require confirmation that the status has been applied, set Display alert at return to Yes.