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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.

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

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