Ability to edit barcode after receiving borrowing request
Sometimes after receiving a borrowing request, we have a need to change the barcode. This could be because the wrong barcode was scanned in, the barcode is not responsive or another reason. However, there is currently no way to change the barcode in the borrowing request record. Staff can update the item barcode (and we do) however this doesn't affect the original barcode that was scanned in against the borrowing request. We therefore have to add a lot of physical and electronic notes to the front desk staff and to the staff who will be returning the item to the partner library explaining which barcode to issue the book on etc.
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Kip Darling commented
Not sure if this is helpful or not, so forgive me if I've misunderstood your predicament. If it's the physical barcode you need to change/ recreate to match the number you scanned in by accident, or to replace a faulty barcode, you could try using a (free) online barcode generator (quick internet search should turn one up). Alternatively if you have a dymo labeller or similar library labelling machine, some models have an option to print out a barcode for you based on the number/ letter and number combo you input.
That said if Ex Libris want to add in a 'recreate/ reassign barcode' option that would be really handy, especially post-receive stage.
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Kirstie N commented
Hi Moshe,
Yes, we can edit the item record. However, then the item record and the borrowing request barcode do not match.
It impacts the return of the book to the partner library as the barcode on the book does not match the barcode in the resource sharing screen of Alma. -
Are you not able to update the barcode in the item editor form ? What part of your workflow breaks if you do that ?