Below are the differences of Barred (Fine Due) and Barred (Fine RM) in Patron Profile Settings.
Barred (Fine Due) [days]: Maximum day for patron to return borrowed items that exceeded the due date and pay a fine before being barred by system
Example:
Barred (Fine Due): 3 days
Borrowing Period: 7 days
Date Borrowed: 8/2/2016
Due Date: 16/2/2016
If student hasn't returned the item on 19/2/2016 onwards, the student will be barred from any transaction unless student return and pay the fine.
Barred (Fine RM): Maximum fine amount allowed for patron before being barred by system
Example:
Barred (Fine RM): RM5
Borrowing Period: 3 days
Fine (per day): RM0.50
Date Borrowed: 8/2/2016
Due Date: 11/2/2016
Fine Amount: RM5.50
Student will be barred on 11/2/2016 since fine amount has exceed the barred (fine RM).
Please be informed that student will be barred if the criteria meets either two settings; Barred (Fine RM) or Barred (Fine Due).