Setting up SIP2 in Horizon

When your library uses SIP2 to process patron self-checks through the BLUEcloud Mobile app, you may need to make adjustments to some SIP2 configurations and messages. The following table describes configuration changes you can make in Horizon to ensure that patrons can successfully complete certain tasks with self-check.

You can set up and modify how Horizon works with SIP2 in the Selfcheck Control table. Below are some areas to consider when setting up the SIP2 configuration for BLUEcloud Mobile:

For information and instructions about the configurations listed below, see "Configuring Self-Check" in the Horizon Online Help.
Preferred result Configuration

Handling checkouts for items when the patron has a matching item already on the hold shelf.

CKO Held Item

Creating messages that are more patron-friendly than the default messages.
  • Message Code
  • Message Text

Allowing patrons to check in items with specific statuses without staff assistance. These statuses include out, lost, and missing.

Valid Checkin Item Status

Determining how to handle due dates when a patron's account is due to expire.

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