Re: importing order information

[Mieko Yamaguchi <iss053@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We also use the default (minimum) cost for bills for replacement unless
the actual replacement cost is higher.

We import order information into item records primarily for auditing
purposes.  We used to archive order records before deleting them but this
is not the most efficient way of finding information such as which fund
paid for the copy, how much it cost, etc.  We now import order information
into the item record when the item is catalogued.

Mieko

On Tue, 18 May 2004, David Jones wrote:

> Karen,
>
> Others have answered the question of how to get prices into items, but
> there still remains the question of whether or not that is the right
> amount to place there. If you spent 4.95 on an item this year but it
> costs you 40.00 to replace next year, is that what you really want to
> charge the patron?

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