Note: Some attributes may not be editable for all user roles. Attributes can be protected from editing via the Setup module in Odyssey HMS (Setup > Attributes > Show Patron Attributes > (edit attribute). There are four settings available in the Protected section when editing an attribute. Refer to the Odyssey HMS Help file for more information.)
Use the following procedure to edit a patron attribute|topic=Inventory Item Type Overview:
1. From the Patron menu, select Search for Patron and perform a search for the patron that you want to edit.
2. From the Patron List grid, click a row to select a patron.
3. Select the Attributes tab.
4. Set a time period for when the attribute applies using one of the following methods:
•Select the term in the Term field
•Set the start date and (if necessary) end date in the Select Dates field.
5. If necessary, filter the attribute table by Attribute Group to only show select attributes.
6. If necessary, change the Timeslot Duration to display the calendar by either Day, Week, or Year.
7. Once the attribute is located, double-click it.
8. A popup window will appear. The window will display the selected dates and an option to add more details to the attribute (via a free-form text box, calendar menu, or drop-down menu). Edit any necessary details, select a date, or select an option from the drop-down menu.
9. If necessary, change the dates of the attribute.
10. Click Save. The updated attribute will be displayed for the selected dates.