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The Item Type maintenance document defines library items types. Some examples include DVD, 2-hour reserve, 24 hour loan. The Item Type is used to determine loan periods for circulating library materials.
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The Item Type document includes the Add/Edit Item Type tab. The system automatically enters data into both the Old and New sections in this tab. Selected data fields are available for editing.
Add/Edit Item Type tab definition
| Title | Description | 
| Item Type Code | The code to identify the Instance item type. Maximum length is 30 characters. | 
| Item Type Name | Required. The familiar title of the Instance item type. Maximum length is 100 characters. | 
| Item Type Desc | The familiar description of the Instance item type | 
| Source | Required. The source of the Instance item type. | 
| Source Date | Required. The date for which the Instance item type was retrieved from the source. | 
| Active Indicator | Indicates whether the Instance item type is active or inactive. Remove the checkmark to deactivate this code | 


