Line item alerts are predefined text that can be added to line items that are on selection lists or purchase orders. You can define the alerts from which staff can choose. Line item alerts appear in a pop up box when the line item, or any of its copies, are marked as received.
To create a line item alert, click Administration → Server Administration → Acquisitions → Line Item Alerts.
Click New Line Item Alert Text.
Create a code for the text. No limits exist on the number of characters that can be entered in this field.
Create a description for the text. No limits exist on the number of characters that can be entered in this field.
Select an owning library from the drop down menu. The owning library indicates the organizational units whose staff can use this alert. This menu is populated with the shortnames that you created for your libraries in the organizational units tree (See Admin → Server Administration → Organizational Units).
Click Save.