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

[Liz Rea]

And a branch. You'd need that too.

Liz

On 08/01/16 09:50, Liz Rea wrote:
> 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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