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This patch set adds a new option "--unallocated" to the build_holds_queue.pl cronjob.
This option prevents deletion of the existing queue, and looks for new unassigned holds that may be mapped to available items.
There are two intended uses for the option, depending on whether the 'RealTimeHoldsQueue' (RTHQ) system preference is enabled or not.
Without RTHQ libraries who want a more static holds queue during the day can run an hourly 'unallocated' cronjob. This will add new holds to the queue as they come in, but allow libraries longer to fill the holds in their existing queue before they move on. The recommendation would then be a nightly full run to rebuild the queue entirely.
With RTHQ, libraries could run a nightly 'unallocated' cron to select holds for libraries that were not open on the previous day, and to select holds that have been unsuspended by another cronjob.
Current setups will continue to function as before with no change, but libraries may wish to review their options after this upgrade.
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