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How to use duplicate copy command?

Do you often enter multiple copies of the same title? Do you have multiple volume items or serials? This topic will guide you on how to enter a new copy using the Duplicate Copy command. After duplicating the copy, you can modify its information. This process helps save time when entering data.


Search the library catalogue for a record that you would like to add (1).

Click with the right mouse button on the copy section to display popup menu (2) with copy commands.

Click on Duplicate Copy (3) command.


The new copy/volume record is created (1).

Select the duplicated copy and click Edit (2).


In the Edit Copy window enter copy/volume related data.

Modify the call number (1). Modify volume data (2). Enter copy/volume notes. Verify the barcode number (3). New barcode number is created automatically. If you use pre-printed barcode numbers, delete the number created by the program, and scan or enter the number into the BARCODE field (3).

Click Save (4).


In this case the new volume record is created for: Webster's Third New International Dictionary .

Barcode: L000114
Call: 013 .31 MER vol. 3
Volume: vol. 3, S-Z


Display Each Copy (1) is ON

  • Display Each Copy (1) is On.
  • Table of Contents (2) displays all holdings.
  • You have access to copy related data fields (BARCODE, CALL, VOLUME) (3).

Display Each Copy (1) is OFF

  • Display Each Copy (1) is OFF.
  • Table of Contents (2) displays only main items.
  • You have access to item related data fields (Title, Author, Publisher, ...) (3).

Display Each Copy (1) is ON

  • Display Each Copy (1) is On.
  • Table of Contents (2) displays all holdings.
  • You have access to copy related data fields (BARCODE, CALL, VOLUME) (3).

Display Each Copy (1) is OFF

  • Display Each Copy (1) is OFF.
  • Table of Contents (2) displays only main items.
  • You have access to item related data fields (Title, Author, Publisher, ...) (3).


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