Add a Collection

You can add a new collection, or copy an existing collection and edit it to add a collection.

To add a new collection

1. On the Polaris System Administration (web-based) Home page, select Collections.

   The Collections page opens showing a table of collections.

2. Select +New Collection.
   

   The Collections page opens.

3. Enter a Name.

   The name appears in the page heading.
   

4. Enter an Abbreviation.

5. (Optional) Type, or use the arrows to select, the number of Additional Loan Units.

   For libraries that offer extended loan periods, this is the number added to the units from the Loan Periods policy table during due date calculation. These additional units only apply to patrons who have the Extended Loan Periods setting enabled in the patron's preferences in Leap. For more information, see Patron Preference Checkboxes.

6. Select the branches that this collection belongs to.

   To interact with the branch list:

   • Type a term or partial term in the Search box to filter the list.

   • Scroll to the bottom of the list to adjust branches displayed per page or navigate among pages.

7. (Optional) Select the Floating Branches view to configure floating branches.

   • Select the branches that this collection can float to.

   • Click Copy Branch Selection to select the same branches you did in the previous step.

   Note:
   If your system uses floating collections, consider configuring floating collections so all branches that participate in the floating arrangement use the collections.

8. Select SAVE.

   The system generates a new ID for the new collection.