[Koha] Branches limitations for locations

[Jonathan Druart]

The problem is bigger I think, as it impacts all AVs (as well as
patron's categories - see bug 21255).
However this specific problem could indeed be solved quite easily with
the dynamic dropdowns.

Le mer. 19 déc. 2018 à 16:07, Joy Nelson <joy at bywatersolutions.com> a écrit :
>
> I remember this feature from 3.12 (bugzilla 7919).  We've had libraries
> that have run into the same issue you have Sonia.  Generally we suggest
> that they add their branch (MAIN branch) to the branch limitations for all
> authorised values so that they can then see those values when cataloging.
> Conversely, we've had larger consortiums that set up a Technical Services
> branch that the catalogers are assigned to and that branch is then added to
> the list of the authorised values branch limitations.
>
> While both of those are 'free' workarounds for the library, I can see room
> for improvement in this area.  I talked to our educators and developers and
> thought these might make two great options to enhance this functionaliy.
>
> 1. Paul's idea to make the authorised value dropdowns change dynamically is
> nice.  Kyle mentioned this could be done with some javascript and an API
>
> 2. Our educators thought perhaps we should add a permission to the
> cataloging area that is something like "view and choose all authorized
> values".  So catalogers would have this particular option selected and all
> values would appear in the list for selection when creating items.
>
> -joy
>
> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 9:24 AM Paul Poulain <paul.poulain at biblibre.com>
> wrote:
>
> > IMHO, that's a bug (or a mistake in behavior)
> >
> > When you create an item, if you create it for homebranch X, you must be
> > able to see location defined for branch X. It does not depends on the
> > branch you're connected to, it depends on the branch of the item you're
> > cataloging. So we should change the behavior.
> >
> > Additional cases:
> >
> >   * libraries having a cataloger in every branch ("I catalogate for my
> >     branch") will see no difference,
> >   * I can't see a use case where the librarian want to enter "homebranch
> >     = X" and "location = a location that is not supposed to exist in
> >     branch X" !
> >
> > Le 18/12/2018 à 18:35, BOUIS Sonia a écrit :
> > > Hello,
> > > It is possible in Koha to limit the locations to specific branches. This
> > limitation is active when adding items and in item search.
> > > Currently, this limitation is linked to the branch where you are logged.
> > But this behavior doesn't fit with our organization because with have a
> > centralized service to add items for all branches.
> > > I wonder if we could change this behavior to limit the location to the
> > branch selected in the home branch or the holding branch (I presume the
> > holding branch is more logical?)
> > > Actually, I don't think it would be a big change for people that already
> > use this functionality because, if I am not mistaken, when you add a new
> > item, you're by default on the branch where you are logged.
> > > For item search, it could be disturbing to be able to choose any
> > branches for home branch or holding branch, but only the location from the
> > branch where you are logged. We could perhaps change to limit the location
> > the branch that are selected in the search form?
> > >
> > > Any opinion?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> >
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> > Paul Poulain, Associé-gérant / co-owner
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