These parameters are stored at the Circulation metainstitution level. Multiple collection agency codes may be set up for each Circulation metainstitution.
After choosing the Collection agency codes option, a screen appears showing you all of the collection agency codes already set up for your Circulation metainstitution:
: choose this option to create a new code. See section 482.34.1.
: choose a code and then this option to modify the details. See section 482.34.1.
: choose a code and then this option to delete the code.
After choosing the or option an input form will be presented:
Collection code: a unique code for this collection agency. When updating an existing code, this field will be protected (i.e. once a code has been added, you can not modify the code itself).
Description: a brief description of the collection agency.
Locations to link: combo box showing list of institution/location combinations (including institution/* to select all locations for a specific institution). If an institution/location combination is already linked to another collection agency code, the list will not include this combination. Select a location and use the arrows to move it.
Exempt fee types: combo box showing list of fee types that are not collected by the collection agency. Select a fee type and use the arrows to move it.
Monetary threshold: If a Borrower's aged aggregate amount owed (see Aging and Grace period parameter below) equals or exceeds this value, the Borrower's bills and invoices will be sent to the Collection Agency for collection. The aggregate amount is calculated only from fee types not included in the Exempt fee types field.
Collection fee: On going to collection, an additional processing fee will be added to the existing invoices.
Aging parameter (in days): (i.e. 6 years = 2189). Invoices, fines and other payable amounts older than this criteria will be ignored.
Grace period (in days): (ignore current invoices within X days). Invoices, fines and other payable amounts more recent than this will be ignored.
Exempt borrower categories: list of borrower categories that are exempt (e.g.: Staff, Bankruptcy). Select a borrower category and use the arrows to move it.
Email address: enter the email address of the Collection Company to which reports must be sent.
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Document control - Change History
Version |
Date |
Change description |
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1.0 |
March 2006 |
creation |
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2.0 |
May 2006 |
updates for release 2.4.1 build 16 |
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3.0 |
September 2006 |
updates for release 2.4.1 build 17 |
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4.0 |
November 2006 |
changed terminology; added explanation of language code usage |
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5.0 |
April 2007 |
added more info on borrower name display |
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6.0 |
May 2007 |
minor updates |
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7.0 |
November 2007 |
added explanation of how to set block type 13 ("Items returned too late") delivered as part of 2.4.2.4 updates |
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