Item Types

As noted in a previous post, each item is given a Home Location. Each item is also given an Item Type. Not only does this give us a decent description of the item, it also allows us to create different circulation rules depending on the Item Type. And it can also be a decent search limiter from time to time.

I have created a page that lists each item type as well as a description and any notes (if any). Click here to see this page. It is also listed on the main WorkFlows page.

Item Types can be seen on the Call Number/Item tab in WorkFlows. You can limit your searches to specific item types by clicking on the Search Options button and using the Item Type drop-down menu.

When using the online public access catalog, item types can be seen by clicking an individual title. The item details page lists the item type description instead of the item type code that we see in WorkFlows. You can limit your search to a specific item type by using the advanced search and using the Item Type drop-down menu.