As of today, shipment should be checked in using regular check in. Previously, it has been standard practice to check in shipment using exempt check in. This change in practice is to remain consistent with Policy 16.6-1, Volunteer Use of Horizon, which does not allow volunteers access to exempt check in status because it could affect the fines/fees posted to a borrower's account. Since many branches use volunteers for shipment check in, this practice is being updated.
rev. 5/2018
On The Horizon is an FAQ publication for the staff of the Fresno County Public Library on the use of Horizon and ValleyCat.
Friday, July 29, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Telemessaging Won't Call Numbers With 999 Prefix
Prefixes (not area codes) beginning with 999 are not dialed by Telemessaging.
The Telemessaging software is written to block calls with the prefix “999” (e.g. 559-999-1234). This is related to the fact that the company that developed the Telemessaging software has headquarters in New Zealand and associated offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom and some other countries, “999” is commonly used as an emergency number, like “911” in the United States.
This affects over 1,770 borrowers at this time. Telemessaging will not work for these phone numbers. These customer should use an alternate phone number of select an alternate notification method.
Also see "Area Codes and TeleMessaging"
The Telemessaging software is written to block calls with the prefix “999” (e.g. 559-999-1234). This is related to the fact that the company that developed the Telemessaging software has headquarters in New Zealand and associated offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom and some other countries, “999” is commonly used as an emergency number, like “911” in the United States.
This affects over 1,770 borrowers at this time. Telemessaging will not work for these phone numbers. These customer should use an alternate phone number of select an alternate notification method.
Also see "Area Codes and TeleMessaging"
Thursday, April 28, 2016
New ATTN block when you need to see customer about their acct
A new ATTN block has been added to Horizon that can be applied to a borrower's account when staff needs to talk to them regarding their account (i.e. DVD case turned in without the DVD; library card left at desk, etc.) It prevents the customer from checking out at self check. The language on the block will say "Problem with account, contact library staff for specifics." Make sure the note you include with the block describes the issue so any staff member can resolve the question/problem.
Many branches have been using the Address Correction Request (ACR) block for this purpose. Bad idea. Using the ACR block stops any future printed or email notices from being generated for that customer for holds, overdues and lost items, and therefore should not be used for anything other than an address correction. Click here for more information.
Many branches have been using the Address Correction Request (ACR) block for this purpose. Bad idea. Using the ACR block stops any future printed or email notices from being generated for that customer for holds, overdues and lost items, and therefore should not be used for anything other than an address correction. Click here for more information.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Proper Use of Address Correction Request Block
The Address Correction Request block should only be used when the customer's address is incorrect and needs to be updated.
Why? Because this block stops any future printed or email notices from being generated for that customer for holds, overdues and lost items. Any unreturned items will go into Lost status 60 days after they were due and the customer’s account will be charged accordingly. But they won't ever get a notice telling them that.
If the customer has phone notices, they will still receive notices for holds and overdue items. But if those overdue items go to lost, they will not receive the final overdue or lost notices because those are always sent by US Mail regardless of the customer's notice setting.
Do NOT use the 'acr' block for any other reason.
Why? Because this block stops any future printed or email notices from being generated for that customer for holds, overdues and lost items. Any unreturned items will go into Lost status 60 days after they were due and the customer’s account will be charged accordingly. But they won't ever get a notice telling them that.
If the customer has phone notices, they will still receive notices for holds and overdue items. But if those overdue items go to lost, they will not receive the final overdue or lost notices because those are always sent by US Mail regardless of the customer's notice setting.
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