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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
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 Description  | 
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 Item Type Code  | 
 The code to identify the Instance item type. Maximum length is 30 characters.  | 
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 Item Type Name  | 
 Required. The familiar title of the Instance item type. Maximum length is 100 characters.  | 
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 Item Type Desc  | 
 The familiar description of the Instance item type  | 
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 Source  | 
 Required. The source of the Instance item type.  | 
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 Source Date  | 
 Required. The date for which the Instance item type was retrieved from the source.  | 
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 Active Indicator  | 
 Indicates whether the Instance item type is active or inactive. Remove the checkmark to deactivate this code  | 



