In comparison to the normal loans procedure, this AFO puts a heavier load on the system, which performs a check for each loan transaction.

Using this AFO often for a large number of loans will require a relatively large amount of disk space.

As an alternative for AFO 464, you can use AFO 462 'Item transfer (modify shelfmark)' or AFO 463 'Item transfer (retain shelfmark)'. When items are moved, a loan history is also generated. This is oriented towards the loan of a large numbers of items to agencies. AFO 464, however, is primarily oriented towards loans to individuals.

464.1 Loans with loan history[//]

When you choose this AFO you will first be asked to identify the borrower. See the help on AFO 431 for more information on search options.

Next the standard loans screen is displayed. The fields and options in this screen are the same as those in AFO 411. For more information, see the description for this AFO.

Differences between AFO 411 and AFO 464:

Using AFO 464 differs from the 'normal' loans procedure using AFO 411 on one point. In AFO 464, the system will perform an extra check. If you want to issue an item to a borrower who has borrowed this item in the past, the system will report this. The system will not perform this check based on the copy number, but based on:

·                the file number;

·                the description number;

·                the volume number (for items with more than one volume).

If these three elements are the same, the system will display the message 'Already lent by this patron (date)'. Select 'OK' to loan the item anyway; select 'Cancel' to cancel the loan.

Please note!

Return of items issued using AFO 464 is done using the normal procedure in AFO 412; renewal is done using AFO 413.