Improved batch capabilities RFC

Improved batch capabilities

For 3.2, Howard County Library proposes adding the following batch capabilities to Koha.

Batch withdraw/discard

This functionality would provide staff with the ability to enter a "withdraw" or "discard" mode and scan in several barcodes at a time and have them withdrawn in a single step.

=> this one is included in 3.2. With item batch modification you can do that easily :

• enter item batch modification
• choose the changes you want to make (including setting "withdraw" status)
• scan barcodes or upload them (or upload itemnumbers)
• click OK, it's done

Batch update

This functionality would provide staff with the ability to search for a group of items with similar codes (library, item type, collection, shelving location, status), sort them by any item field and change the data automatically for each item.