[Koha-devel] [Koha] RFC: Circulation Rules Interface and Backend Revamp RFC

[Jonathan Druart]

(continuing on devel only)

That's good news :)
We absolutely need a discussion here indeed, not to reproduce previous
attempts who failed.
For instance, (I have only 2 examples in mind) :
- Simplify the DB structure: Bug 8369 - default_branch_circ_rule and
default_circ_rules tables useless
- Modify the display : Bug 5872 - Enhancements to circulation
You can find on comment 27 a screencast to show you the interface
suggested: http://screencast.com/t/4duT8KV6VjQ (Thanks Liz for that!)

As I completely agree the current interface has show its limits, I
personally think that the table is a good way to have an overview of
the rules. What you suggest seems less easy to understand, especially
for libraries using very complex circ rules.

Cheers and good luck :)
Jonathan

2016-01-07 20:12 GMT+00:00 Jesse <pianohacker at gmail.com>:
> The backend and frontend of the circulation/policy rules in Koha have been
> extended and stretched to the point where they cause a fair amount of
> issues and frustration. Many librarians and developers are uncertain when
> default rules are applied, and the very large number of possible settings
> makes the interface and backend unwieldy.
>
> Full details for our intended solution can be found at the link at the
> bottom of this email, but here's the gist:
>
> Instead of having one database row with all settings for a given
> library/category/itemtype, allow each setting (checkout length, fine
> amount, holds allowed, etc.) to be specified separately.
> Rework the interface to more clearly show the specificity of
> default/specific rules, and allow for this new database model.
> Accomplish the above incrementally by gradually changing APIs.
>
> http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Circulation_Rules_Interface_and_Backend_Revamp_RFC
>
> Any and all comments are appreciated. Development on this project has been
> fully sponsored, and we are looking to start work later this year.
> --
> Jesse Weaver
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