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If you prefer greater control over the ability to override block conditions, then
you may want to define the Circulation Desk Override password. Once you have
defined the Circulation Desk Override password in System Setup, you must enter
the password to complete the transaction.
Note:
You cannot override the block condition, <Title> (barcode: . . . ) is a
Noncirculating copy."
See also:
For more information about setting up the block condition password,
see Protecting your Follett applications with passwords" on page 40.
If block conditions appear too frequently while checking out or renewing copies,
you might want to reevaluate and update your circulation policies in System
Setup. For information about setting your circulation policies, see Circulation
policies: who can have what and for how long" on page 76.
Adding or editing a patron record
You can add a new patron from the Checkouts, Holds/Reserves, Fines, or Lost
Copies window by selecting Add Patron from the Circulation menu and defining
the patron information exactly the same way you would when adding a patron in
Patron Maintenance. If a scanned patron barcode is not associated with a patron
in your patron list, Circulation Desk prompts you to add the patron and opens
the Add Patron dialog if you choose to do so. For information about adding
patrons, see How to add or edit a patron record" on page 187.
To edit a patron you must first select a patron from the Find Patron dialog, or by
scanning a patron barcode, then select Edit Patron from the Circulation menu or
click the Edit Patron button to the right of the Patron Group Box. You are
presented with the Edit Patron dialog where you can make your changes.