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Item Types
Koha allows you to organize your collection by item types and collection codes.
Item types typically refer to the material type (book, cd, dvd, etc), but can be used in any way that works for your library.
Adding Item Types
To add a new item type, simply click the 'New Item Type' button at the top of the Item Types page.
- In the 'Item Type' field, enter a short code for your item type
- The description is the plain text definition of the item type
- You can choose to have an image associated with your item type
- You can choose from a series of image collections
- You can link to a remote image
- Or you can just have no image associated with the item type
- Important: To have your item type images appear in the OPAC you need to set noItemTypeImages to 'Show'
- Get there: More > Administration > Global System Preferences > Admin
- For items that do not circulate, check the 'Not for loan' options
- Items marked 'Not for loan' will appear in the catalog, but cannot be checked out to patrons
- Enter the total number of renewals allowed for the item type in the 'Renewals' box
- For items that you charge a rental fee for, enter the total fee you charge in the 'Rental charge' field
- Important: Do not enter symbols in this field, only numbers and decimal points (ex. $5.00 should be entered as 5 or 5.00)
- This will charge the patron on checkout
- When finished, click 'Save Changes'
- Tip: All fields, with the exception of the 'Item Type' will be editable from the Item Types list
- Your new item type will now appear on the list
Editing Item Types
Each item type has an Edit button beside it. To edit an item simply click the 'Edit' link.
You will not be able to edit the code you assigned as the 'Item Type' but you will be able to edit the description for the item.
Deleting Item Types
Each item has a Delete button beside it. To delete an item, simply click the 'Delete' link.
You will not be able to delete item types that are being used by items within your system.
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