I know we can't copy over the item type since they won't necessarily match, but it would be very helpful if there was a "suggestion requested format" or similar. Even better if it could check and if the value matches the item code if it could match them. Lisette
It seems strange to me that the options for patrons to choose from are a separate authorized value instead of just using the item types in the system. But if that's not possible, we do need a way to retain the suggestion requested format through the ordering process, so there is no confusion for staff on what the patron wanted.
(In reply to Juliet Heltibridle from comment #1) > It seems strange to me that the options for patrons to choose from are a > separate authorized value instead of just using the item types in the > system. But if that's not possible, we do need a way to retain the > suggestion requested format through the ordering process, so there is no > confusion for staff on what the patron wanted. It used to be the item types... then libraries wanted to be able to change them. The issue is, I think, that not for all libraries item types reflect material types, and that makes a lot of sense. For academic libraries you'll be more likely to find things like 'overnight loan' 'reference' or 'normal loan'. That would not be helpful in the ordering process. But I fully agree that it only makes sense if we pull it through somehow. Would showing it on the list of suggestions where you pick them for ordering work?
(In reply to Katrin Fischer from comment #2) > > Would showing it on the list of suggestions where you pick them for ordering > work? Bug 33541 - Show 'Document type' in list of suggestions when creating an order from a suggestion Ready for testing in a few minutes.
The reasoning for making the values different makes sense, we don't want our patrons to have to pick between Book, New Book and Children's Book either. It would be nice to retain that information in some way on the page where you actually add the order, but having it in the suggestions table will help a lot. Looks good in the attached bug, signed off on that one. Thank you!