Chapter 57. Circulation - Patron Record

Table of Contents

Searching Patrons
Registering New Patrons
Updating Patron Information
Renewing Library Cards
Lost Library Cards
Resetting Patron’s Password
Barring a Patron
Barred vs. Blocked
Patron Alerts
Patron Notes
Merging Patron Records
Bills and Payments
Making Payments
Void vs. Forgive
Forgiving Bills
Voiding Bills
Adding New “Grocery” Bills
Bill History

Searching Patrons

To search for a patron, select the Patron Search option from the toolbar, Search → Search for Patrons from the menu bar, or F4.

The Patron Search screen will display. The orientation of the search pane may be vertical or horizontal, depending on your library’s configuration. It will contain options to search on the following fields:

  • Last Name
  • First Name
  • Middle Name
  • Alias
  • Address 1
  • Address 2
  • City
  • Zip
  • Phone
  • Email
  • State
  • Barcode
  • OPAC Login ID

Use the options above the search fields to include patrons marked “inactive” in your search results or to limit results to patrons in a specific library branch or in a specific permission group.

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Tips for searching

  • Search one field or combine fields for more precise results.
  • Truncate search terms for more search results.

Once you have located the desired patron, highlight the entry for this patron in the results screen. A summary for this patron will display in place of the search fields.

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Use the Retrieve Patron button to retrieve the patron for circulation or editing.

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The Search Form button may be used to resume searching for patrons.