Insignia Library system

Patron Circ Type Parameters Loan Limit

This is the maximum number of items the patron of this type can have out at a given time

Max Fine

This is the maximum fine for a patron of this type may incur for any one item

Lost Limits

This is the maximum number of lost items that the patron may have

Reserve Limits

This is the maximum number of reserves a patron of this type may place

Overdue Limits

This is the maximum number of overdue items a patron of this type may have

Fine Limits

This is the maximum fine a patron of this type may incur Damage Limits

This is the maximum number of damaged items a patron may have

Global Circ Types

Global groups are used to specify parameters to be used for inter-branch lending. Every “Patron Group” should be assigned a global type so that the system can determine what circulation parameters to use for inter-branch lending. To create global types you MUST login as district administrator, supplying the admin user id and the correct password. To add a new global type, follow these steps: 1. Click on “Administration” on the Navigator Toolbar

2. 
   Click on “Circ Types”, then select the “Global Circ Types” tab
   
3. 
   Click on “New”
   
4. 
   Type the name of the global type
   
5. 
   Check the “Default” checkbox if you want it to be the default type
   
6. 
   Click on “Save”. You will see a list of global types with default values listed shown in the grid below
   
7. 
   Double click on any global type in the grid
   
8. 
   Modify the values until satisfied then click on “Save”