Explanation of Horizon Collection Code Data Fields:
| Collection Code |
Enter a 7-letter code that starts with your library's 3-letter code and finishes with letters that describe the collection (ex: MONANF) |
| Description |
Describe the collection, beginning with your library's 3-letter code. There is no limit on the letters (ex: MON Adult NonFiction) |
| PAC Display Description |
Describe what should appear in the catalog to tell users where this material is located (ex: Adult NonFiction Shelves) |
| Floating Collection |
Answer Yes if this is a floating collection and No if it is not. Floating collections are materials that become 'temporarily owned' at the library that checks it in. |
| Item Statistical Class (ISTAT) |
Enter the item statistical class code for this collection code. This can be the same code as the collection code or a different code (ex: MONANF) |
| Call No. Type |
Enter the call number type for this collection (if this material is linked to a Dewey or LC classification scheme). You may have your own call number type or you may use a generic call number type. |
| Avg. Replace Cost |
Enter the amount charged as a replacement cost if no price exists in the item record. |
| Spine Label Set |
Choose a code to identify the spine label set (leave blank if you don't print spine labels) |
| Serials Label Set |
Choose a code to identify the serials label set (leave blank if you don't print spine labels) |
| Spine Label Descrip. |
Enter an 8-character description of the collection that will print on spine labels (if you are using spine labels). Leave blank if you don't print spine labels. |
| Index Fast Add |
Fast Adds should always be indexed. Answer 'Yes' |
| Misshelved Rpt |
Mark this as No |