Configuring External Links
AEON
ALEPH
ALMA
Archive Space
FOLIO
ILLiad
Millenium
Polaris
Sierra
Sirsi/Dynix
WMS/OCLC
Voyager
Sierra Configuration & Requirements
Description
The CaiaSoft® / Sierra integration is a one-way connection from Caiasoft® to the Sierra API. For items accessed, CaiaSoft® will utilize the Sierra Item API and Bib API to retrieve attributes (title, author, volume, call number, etc) of each item.
Status & item level location information can be automatically updated in Sierra (v6.0) when an item is accessed or circulated.
For circulation, CaiaSoft® will query the Sierra Item API at pre-determined intervals for items in desiginated locations that have had a hold placed.
CaiaSoft® Configuration
Use the Administration Module, the API & External Links button to see view/edit all settings.
If your facility is using multiple Sierra connections
for different collections, contact CaiaSoft® support to assist in the initial setup.
Required Fields for Setup
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra URL | string | The Sierra API URL |
| Sierra Client Key | string | The API client_key for authenticating to the Sierra API |
| Sierra Client Secret | string | The API client_secret (used in conjunction with the client_key) for authenticating to the Sierra API |
| Location Value | string or array | Location Field (79) in Sierra to be queried for Hold Date (8003) |
| API Hold Query Iteration | daily(@time)/times per day | Iteration in which to query the API for holds. Note that there is no request identifier returned from Sierra, therefore the iteration has be spaced appropriate or else duplicates will be appear/be denied. |
Additional Information
For bib-level holds, it is possible to format a picklist and print it into a CaiaSoft® notification. Contact CaiaSoft® for more details.
See Admin Module Setup for information on File Format registration, the API & External Links section, and configuring Email Alerts for item denials and fulfillment.