Setting Up the ASRS Interface Product
Innovative Setup
Before Innovative can set up the ASRS Interface product, you must specify the following information.
- A list of branch locations assigned to the ASRS machine. These locations are referred to as ASRS locations.
- Whether you want to restrict patrons from requesting items from any of the ASRS locations. If so, indicate to which ASRS locations this restriction should apply.
- A list of branch locations at which patrons can pick up requested ASRS items. These locations are referred to as ASRS pickup locations.
- A label for each ASRS pickup location. The labels display when patrons choose an ASRS pickup location.
- Whether patrons must pick up requested ASRS items at a specific pickup location. If so, indicate the allowed pickup location for each ASRS location. If you do not assign a specific pickup location to an ASRS location, patrons who request items from that location can choose any ASRS pickup location.
- Whether patron verification is required to request an ASRS item by using the WebPAC.
- Whether you want to use Version 1 or Version 2 of the product. (A different protocol may be required to use each of these versions. For information on the differences between Version 1 and Version 2, see Versions of the ASRS Interface.)
- If you will be using Version 2, you must choose a one-character item record STATUS code to indicate that a requested ASRS item is ready to be picked up. This code is referred to as ASRS Pickup.
Staff Requesting ASRS Items
Library staff can request items from the WebPAC or by using the Sierra Desktop Application. Most of the parameters you specify to limit how patrons can request ASRS items do not apply to requests made by your staff. For more information, see Requesting ASRS Items (Sierra) and Requesting ASRS Items (WebPAC).
Library Setup
After Innovative sets up the product, perform the following steps.
- Create at least one Locations Served entry for the ASRS locations you specified. Do not assign any non-ASRS location codes to the entry you create.
- Create at least one Locations Served entry for the ASRS pickup locations you specified. Do not assign any non-ASRS pickup location codes to the entry you create.
- Configure the ASRS Request Form and ASRS Confirmation Message Form.
- Configure the BUT_ASRSICON Web option.
- If you are using Version 2 of the product, add the one-character STATUS code to the Fixed-length Codes file (Sierra 3.4 and earlier) or the Item Status Codes table (Sierra 4.0 and later).
Holds and Bookings
Innovative does not recommend that you allow holds to be placed on ASRS items. However, the system can support holds on ASRS items (e.g., if you check in a held ASRS item, the system can use the item to fulfill the hold). Do not allow bookings to be placed on ASRS items.
For information on blocking holds and bookings for ASRS items, see Loan Rules Table and Loan Rule Determiner Table.