[Koha] [Koha-devel] RFC: Circulation Rules Interface and Backend Revamp RFC

[Liz Rea]

I'd like to see a test mode where you can scan a borrower and an item,
and it will tell you which rule applied.

Cheers,
Liz

On 08/01/16 09:12, Jesse wrote:
> The backend and frontend of the circulation/policy rules in Koha have been
> extended and stretched to the point where they cause a fair amount of
> issues and frustration. Many librarians and developers are uncertain when
> default rules are applied, and the very large number of possible settings
> makes the interface and backend unwieldy.
>
> Full details for our intended solution can be found at the link at the
> bottom of this email, but here's the gist:
>
> Instead of having one database row with all settings for a given
> library/category/itemtype, allow each setting (checkout length, fine
> amount, holds allowed, etc.) to be specified separately.
> Rework the interface to more clearly show the specificity of
> default/specific rules, and allow for this new database model.
> Accomplish the above incrementally by gradually changing APIs.
>
> http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Circulation_Rules_Interface_and_Backend_Revamp_RFC
>
> Any and all comments are appreciated. Development on this project has been
> fully sponsored, and we are looking to start work later this year.

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