Before you enter this option, make sure that the Default Fines Details in Global Parameters are correct. These will be used to set up the privilege for each member and each stock type. You may scroll around the screen updating the grid with the relevant details.

If the number of publication types or member types is large, you may filter them by using the Filter button.

Privileges table fields

Items

This is the maximum number of items that a member can borrow.

Days

This is the number of Calendar days that will be added to the current date to calculate the Due Date for the return of the item.

Days Grace

This is the number of days added to the return date before any fines are calculated.

Fine

This is the fine that is added to the Member’s Account. This fine is charged for each Days Per Fine period. If no fines are charged, set the Fine to zero and the Days Per Fine to 1. If fines are charged on a daily basis, set the Fine to the amount charged and the Days Per Fine to 1. If they are charged on a weekly basis, set the Days Per Fine to 7.

Maximum Fine

This is the maximum amount a member will be fines for a specific publication type.

Lending Fee

This is the charge added to the Member’s account, every time an item is issued.

Tool Bar Buttons

Save Button

Any changes must be saved by clicking the save button.

Print Button

The list can be printed using the print button.

Filter by Publication Type

Select from the drop down list the Publication Type for which you wish to filter. This will make it easier to browse through the member types to see the privileges

Filter by Member Type

Select from the drop down list the Member Type for which you wish to filter. This will make it easier to browse through the member types to see the privileges

Either of these filters can be removed by selecting the All Publication Types or All Member Types

Filtering both Publication Type and Member Type will only show one item