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Creating a New Patron Group

Item Group Overrides. On this page, grant this patron group rights to override specific circulation limits
connected to item groups. For example, if the item group “Audio/visual Collection” limits the number of loan
renewals to one, you can establish a different limit for this particular patron group.
1. In the Overrides box, click the item group name.

2. While the item group name is selected, click . A new page opens that displays the circulation
limits for the selected item group.
3. In the Default Units list, select Daily or Hourly as the default time unit for Loan Period, Renewal
Period, Grace Period, and Fines.
4. In Loan Period, Renewal Period, Grace Period, and Fines, enter the time limit for each period
type. Also, enter the following:
Under Renewal Period, enter the maximum number of renewals allowed.
Under Fines, enter the maximum fine amount.
5. Click OK. This returns you to the Item Group Overrides page.
6. Click Apply to save your entries on this page, then click Members in the side menu and proceed to
the next section.

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