2+OPALS+Questions+for+Trainer

Questions since November 9 28. We need help cataloging our series reference sets. Right now we can't find volume numbers on the migrated volumes, and there are 100's of them!

29. I was glad to learn how to print a list of overdues at the training on 11/9. However, we need to print a list of overdues by grade.

We have four grades here at the high school. Is there a faster way to print an overdue list of grade 12 for example without selecting each user in the box on the left side of the report? I have sorted by grade (or graduation year) but it is tedious to check each box to get an overdue report only for one grade.

30. How do we get Follett ebooks to show up in OPALS?

31.If a book is on hold for a student; it comes in ,the student decides she doesn't want it anymore, I take her name out, I do not get notification of the next person who has it on hold. Can this be changed so that I will know who has it on hold next?

32. I am getting an error when I try to use the z-import. It will not allow me to type in a title. I do get hits when I use the ISBN. Why can't I search by title? Further, some of us can search by title. Me, too! (PH/LMS)

33. I want to add an e-book marc record for a title that we have the print version also. When I clone the print marc record, I do not get a 856 tag. How do I add a tag number that is not already in the record? Opals tells me I have to select a field or subfield to add or delete, but the one I want is not there.

34. When I go to Preferences-Item Types--right under Textbooks is a blank item type with three items. How do I see what these items are so that I can catalog them properly and delete the "empty" field? (PH/LMS)

35. I'm using the 246 field for alternate titles, but when I search for those titles they are not coming up in the search results! Help! (PH/LMS) (me too, MG/TRV)

36. I am also unable to search by illustrator or series.

37. thumbnail cover is not cover of book in hand- I already checked ISBN

38. I emailed Dan about books from ILL being returned and no notificatiion that the book is ILL. This is his reply: This is a reasonable request and I will forward it to Harry for development. I thought it may give the special sound that a returning reserve gives, but it does not. I suggest it give that sound and display "Returned ILL Item" (along with the Title of the book as it does presently). KF VFES

39. I see that there are some changes in the search fields. What is the difference between author personal and author keyword, as well as the various title & anywhere searches? PH LMS

40. Which field is best for a uniform title? When is it best to use it? PH LMS

41. When using "In library use" how do you know that it registers? Do you have to click the "register" button? PH LMS