School Libraries and Information Literacy FAQs

Enquiry

How can I change the message to patrons on the Enquiry Screen?

Changes can be made by selecting <B1> Management from the OASIS Menu
•Select <C1> System Parameters
•<E>nquiry option select the Message for Patrons field
•Messages will be displayed on the Enter Search Word(s) screen on all enquiry terminals. This useful feature can be used to alert patrons of upcoming events and can be changed as often as necessary.

Students have gained access to the password to logout of OASIS Enquiry. How do I change the password?

It is important to maintain system integrity. Passwords should be changed regularly, or if password security has been breached. To change the password:
• Select <B1> Management from the OASIS Menu
• Select <C1> System Parameters
• Select <E>Enquiry.
• Type in the new password in the Password to Exit from Enquiry field.

I am adding new enquiry terminals. Do I need to specify this in OASIS?

The number of OASIS Enquiry terminals needs to be reflected in the field titled Maximum Number of Enquiry Terminals.
• Select <B1>Management from the OASIS Menu
• Select <C1> System Parameters
• Select <E>nquiry. However the number must be in multiples of 10. For example, if your library has less than 10 terminals it is set to 10, if it has between 10 and 19 it is set to 20.

How do I fix an Enquiry terminal that is logging out as soon as it is logged in?

• Select <B1> Library Management and <C1> System Parameters
• From the option bar select <L>ibrary
• Press the <Enter> key until the highlight is adjacent to the last field headed Time to terminate Enquiry and Self Circ
• Make sure the field has no numeric values by deleting. When the field is blank press <Enter> and <ESC> back to the Library Management Menu.

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