External item(s)
Learn how to link external ILL items in the Wise staff client.
The External item(s) option allows you to link an item to a title that is already in your catalog.
Note: Your system must include an external branch in order to use this function.
External item(s) can be used when your library borrows items from another branch outside of your library organization. The lending library provides a MARC record for the item and your library creates a temporary item.
Note: This option allows you to enter limited information about the item.
To create an external item:
- Go to Items > Temporary items > External item(s). The Link window opens.
- The owning institution must appear in your system as an External Branch (category D - Offline other, or E - External). If such branches are not established in your system, an alert will appear to notify that the option is not available.
- Your branch displays in the Branch field.
- External branch displays in the Owner field. Note: If the Owner is set to your Acquisitions branch, when the item is returned it will be automatically routed to the Acquisitions branch and can be fully cataloged by the department.
- Proceed with the steps to Link a temporary item.