Floating collections configuration
Settings related to Floating collections are defined in the Wise configuration manager at OCLC Wise > Collections > Floating collections. Floating collections allow libraries to share ownership of items among multiple branches. For example, if a book is checked out at branch A but returned at branch B, it then is owned by branch B upon check in if branch A previously owned the item for at least 30 days.
Note: When the system option NFLTERM is enabled, the 30 day period is ignored if the item is returned to the original location.
Specific branches can be configured to allow floating within the Wise configuration manager at Management organizations > Networks and branch groups > (TABVSG) Branch group types.
(TABFLC) Floating collections
Note: If an error appears while adding a new Floating collection, check the RMTSYS table for a permanent floating block per material type.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatically defined by the system - FLC. |
| Branch | The branch associated with the floating collection. |
| RMT (policy material) | Select the material type for which this rule applies from the drop-down list. |
| Description | Description of the collection |
| Block for floating | Select Yes to prohibit the material from floating or No to allow the material to float between branches. |
| Windowtime new materials | If new materials must remain at the owning branch for a specific amount of time before they can float, enter the number of days the material will not be available for floating. |
Option FLTSHLF
When floating items are checked in, the shelving location is retained if the branch has the same shelf as the previous branch shelf location.
This system option can be set per branch and do not apply to items that float according to BCB settings.
Option FLTNOKC
When floating items are checked in, if the system cannot determine a shelving location based on shelf configuration, Wise will assign shelf code XXX.
This system option can be set per branch and do not apply sto items that float according to BCB settings.