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Managing and Modifying Serials Items

Items represent a discrete part of a journal subscription–either an individual issue or a bound volume.

Tab 1

Items are usually produced by prediction patterns, but can be created or duplicated if needed.

Tab 2.

Tab 2

Barcode, Sublibrary, Collection, Material Type, Item Status, Item Processing Status, Enumeration Levels, and Description are all generated by pattern or can be added manually.

Tab 3.

Tab 3

This is the tab where any notes are entered.

Tab 4.

Tab 4

This information is also generated by the pattern or entered manually.

NOTE: The expected arrival date can be manipulated to help control the automated claiming process.

Tab 5.

Tab 5

Enumeration and chronology information is generated by the pattern or entered manually. These values control how the items display in a list.

Changes are saved by hitting the "Update" button on the right side of the lower pane.

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