Can a shelving location simply be renamed?

Applies to

• WorldShare Circulation
• Service Configuratin

Answer

No, it is not possible to rename an existing shelving location.

To implement this change, follow these steps:

1. Create a new shelving location as described in the following article: Where can I add or remove shelving locations?

2. Update WMS Circulation policies
   Ensure that the new shelving location is included in all relevant circulation policies.

3. Update local holdings data 
   Any local holdings still linked to the old shelving location must be reassigned to the new shelving location. You can update these records in bulk.
   For guidance, see Update the permanent shelving location - OCLC Support

4. Remove the old shelving location
   Once all updates are complete, you can remove the old shelving location from the hold code translation table.

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