Koha 3 Library Management System

Configuring holds

Replace this with "Finally, let us turn our attention to holds. Using Koha's holds feature, patron can request that certain items be reserved for them. Holds are usually placed on items that checked out. Once an item is placed on hold for a patron, the patron needs to pick up the item from the library within a specified number of days failing which the hold is cancelled and the item is made available for circulation.

We configure holds in Koha using system preferences."

Preparing to configure holds

Based on your library reserves or holds policy, you should prepare a plan such as this:

Reserves policy	Value
Maximum number of holds per patron	5
Maximum delay in picking up an item on hold	7
Whether to allow holds on items not ...