Parameters are the codes and rules that make the RSA system work the way you want it to for your library. For example, parameters determine the codes you assign to the items you catalog, how long items can be checked out, and if other libraries’ patrons can place holds on your items.
The RSA Library delivery codes listing is available here: RSA_Library_Delivery_Codes on the RSA Member Libraries Page. Please note: this file is provided as a convenience to RSA members to speed up filling out delivery labels and will only be updated when changes to a delivery code are made, or a new library is added to RSA.
List which determines which item types are holdable local (only your library patrons), holdable to no one, or holdable to everyone. If an item type does not appear on this list, that item type is holdable by everyone. The system assumes an item is holdable unless told otherwise, this list contains all the exceptions to the everything is holdable rule. This file is checked from the bottom up to determine the rule to use. The first instance (ie, the lowest on the list) that matches the library, item type, and user profile of the checkout in question is used.
Hold Rule Helper Checklist
A spreadsheet to help you provide all required information to set up new hold rules. The spreadsheet contains column headers that display additional information when you hover your cursor over them. This checklist PDF is intended to be printed, filled, and scanned to be emailed. The Excel version may be filled in electronically and then emailed to James at RSA.
Membership and Holds Groupings
See Also: For Information on RSA member libraries including their delivery codes go to the RSA Member Libraries page.