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You can generate a transaction report for
the current day, a specified number of days,
or all transactions. In addition, bookings can
be displayed for the future. Additional
reports can be generated using the M5
report generator.
GROUP EDITOR
Security in M5 is implemented using the
Group Editor, which creates, customizes,
and modifies the group permissions
required to gain access to M5 functions.
The elaborate, hierarchical security scheme
enables librarians to assign levels of access
for the Catalog, Circulation, and database
maintenance features.
Groups are created with customized sets of
parameters and privileges. The three
default group types are patron, item, and
special reserve. An unlimited number of
each type can be created, and patrons and
items can be moved in batches to different
groups for quick updating.
Patron Groups
Each patron record must be assigned to a
group to establish circulation privileges.
Patron groups may exist for many patron
types, such as general, VIP, volunteer, or
staff member.
Item Groups
Each holding record must be assigned to a
group to establish the item’s circulation
parameters. Item groups may exist for
many item types, such as general collection,
periodicals, equipment, or reference.
Special Reserve Groups
Special reserve groups accommodate
unusual circulation restrictions for special
items and, if necessary, patrons. For
example, to reserve selected science books
used by students involved in a four-week
project.
REPORT TOOL
M5 features a flexible report generator that
allows you to select the exact type of report
you need. Reports can be displayed,
printed, or saved to a file. Barcodes, spine
labels, book pocket cards, multi-page forms,
address labels, index cards, and letters can
also be printed. Reports include: Fine
Letter, List, or Notice; Overdue Letter, List,
or Notice; Bibliographic or Item List;
Booking Report; Equipment List or Form;
Patron List; Statistical Report; Transactions
List; and Cards or Labels.
In many of these categories, the librarian
can specify a type of list, select a date or
date range, and choose other report details.