[Koha-bugs] [Bug 31187] Regression, Permanent shelving location is always updated when editing location VIA BATCH ITEM MOD if both are mapped to MARC fields

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https://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=31187

Rhonda Kuiper <rkuiper at roundrocktexas.gov> changed:

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--- Comment #24 from Rhonda Kuiper <rkuiper at roundrocktexas.gov> ---
I wanted to share how our library uses items.permanent_location and
items.location to show items in display locations.  We have both fields mapped
to MARC fields (items.location -> 'c' and items.permanent_location -> 'C').  
An example of our workflow is:
We want to create a new display of children's book.  We batch modify the
items.location field for all the items on the new display to show '2ND FLOOR
DISPLAY' and the items.permanent_location remains unchanged showing the
location of the collection it is usually shelved with.  We do not mark/sticker
the items that are going on display to save staff time.  Little Johnny comes in
and sees a book on the display that he wants.  He checks it out (Nothing
changes in the location fields).  Later, Little Johnny returns the book and it
is checked in.  At this time the items.location field is set to CART (and the
items.permanent_location field still remains unchanged).  Because we have not
marked/stickered the item, public services staff shelve the item in its usual
location, not the display location. Some time later the items.location field is
updated from CART to whatever was in the items.permanent_location which is
still the original location of the item which is where it got shelved.  
This workflow keeps the items physical shelving location and the shelving
location in Koha matching.

Currently this workflow works if you use the item editor but when using batch
modification, the permanent_location gets updated with the location field. 
Item editor and batch modification should work the same.

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