From: Jeff Davis Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2017 17:36:26 +0000 (-0700) Subject: LP#1673870: release notes for ebook transactions X-Git-Url: https://old-git.evergreen-ils.org/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=a3f854db8c407ccec37ac5728779544c4cd8feca;p=working%2FEvergreen.git LP#1673870: release notes for ebook transactions Signed-off-by: Jeff Davis Signed-off-by: Bill Erickson --- diff --git a/docs/opac/ebook_transactions.adoc b/docs/opac/ebook_transactions.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..020e60a645 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/opac/ebook_transactions.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +Ebook transactions +------------------ + +This release adds support for checking out and placing holds on +OverDrive and OneClickdigital ebook titles from within the public +catalog. (This extends the partial integration with third-party APIs +that was included in Evergreen 2.12.) + +This is an experimental feature. It is not recommended for production +use without careful testing. + +When ebook integration is enabled, a "Check Out E-Item" link will be +displayed when viewing an ebook title from a supported vendor in the +catalog. Clicking on the link allows the user to check out and download +that title from the vendor directly within the catalog. + +If no copies are available for the title, a "Place Hold on E-Item" link +is displayed instead, and the user may place a hold on the title. (Note +that some vendors require the user's account to have an email address +before permitting a hold.) + +My Account includes the ability to view current ebook checkouts and +holds, download already-checked-out titles, and cancel holds. + +For API integration to work, you need to request API access from the +vendor, and the vendor must have a way of authenticating your patrons. +Your Evergreen system also needs to be configured for ebook API +integration, following the instructions in the +https://evergreen-ils.org/documentation/release/RELEASE_NOTES_2_12.html#_public_catalog[Evergreen +2.12 release notes]. + +This feature assumes that you are importing MARC records supplied by the +vendor into your Evergreen system, using Vandelay or some other MARC +import method. This feature does not search the vendor's online +collections or automatically import vendor records into your system; it +merely augments records that are already in Evergreen.