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Carl.X Definitions

  • Carl BID: Unique bibliographic identification number exclusive to Carl.X - Similar to our current bib number.
  • Charge: The term for checking out materials.
  • Charge History: The option for customers to save and view the history of the materials they have checked out.
  • Claims Never Had: Similar to our permanent tracer - Patron claims they never had this item checked out.
  • Claims Returned: Similar to our temporary tracer - Library or libraries will look for the item for 60 days.
  • Holds Exception: Items with a zero loan period that cannot be placed on hold.
  • Negotiate: Term for paying fines, fees or lost items.
  • Over Threshold: Term for borrowing/usage privileges blocked.
  • Patrons: The term for our library customers.
  • Router List: List of items to be reserved/held for customers. There are three lists in Carl.X: Title Router, Issue Router, and Item Router.
  • Suspend Hold: Option to delay holds from being filled until a future date.
  • Trace: Term for the process when an item should be on the shelf but is missing.