Configure weeding reasons and disposal methods

When district- or site-level users delete a title/copy from their catalog, they are prompted to select a reason, and optionally, a disposal method. The options that appear are configured at the district level by a district user with the Manage Library Materials for the District permission.

Destiny includes the following by default:

• Reasons: Infrequent Circulation, Outdated, and Poor Condition/Damage

• Disposal Methods: Book Sales, Discard, Donation, and Recycle

Notes:  This feature is enabled by default and can be disabled. The default Reasons and Disposal Methods cannot be edited or deleted.

The Reason and Disposal Method drop-downs appear when deleting a title or copy from the following locations:

• Catalog > Library Search > Details > Title Details sub-tab
• Catalog > Library Search > Details > Copies sub-tab
• Catalog > Update Copies > Individual Delete sub-tab
• Catalog > Update Copies > Batch Delete sub-tab
• Catalog > Export Titles sub-tab

To add, edit, or delete a reason:

1. Go to District Back Office.
2. Select Admin > Configuration.
3. Next to Weeded/Deleted Management, click Edit.
4. From the Reasons sub-tab, do one of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Add a reason	In the Add Reason field, type a reason. Click Save.
   Edit a reason	Next to the Reason you want to edit, click . In the Edit Reason field, make any changes. Click Save.
   Delete a reason	Next to the Reason you want to delete, click .

To add, edit, or delete a disposal method:

1. Go to District Back Office.
2. Select Admin > Configuration.
3. Next to Weeded/Deleted Management, click Edit.
4. Click the Disposal Methods sub-tab.
5. Do one of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Add a disposal method	In the Add Disposal Method field, type a method. Click Save.
   Edit a disposal method	Next to the Disposal Method you want to edit, click . In the Edit Disposal Method field, make any changes. Click Save.
   Delete a disposal method	Next to the Disposal Method you want to delete, click .

To disable the Reason and Disposal Method drop-downs:

1. Go to District Back Office.
2. Select Admin > Configuration.
3. Next to Weeded/Deleted Management, click Edit.
4. Click the Settings sub-tab.
5. Deselect the Track Reasons & Disposal Methods checkbox.
6. Click Save.