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FAQ
DOCLINE -- Reporting Limited Retention Holdings

Question: How do I report limited retention holdings?
Answer:

To report limited retention holdings, follow the instructions for "Adding" or "Updating" a Record.

  1. Select "Retained for a limited period" as the Retention Policy.

  2. Input the Latest number of units held. Numbers can be any whole number greater than 0.

  3. Select the type of unit held. Values include: Month, Year, Edition

    Note: To move between fields, press the Tab key or click in the appropriate field.

  4. Click Add.
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How do I delete a holdings record for my library?

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Last reviewed: 17 September 2008
Last updated: 17 September 2008
First published: 11 January 2002
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