To replace a patron barcode, if you don’t already have the patron’s record open, you can search for it using the patron search option from the search menu or splash page. Once you have the patron’s record open, you can click on the Edit option to get to the Patron Edit screen.
Click on the Replace Barcode button and scan the new barcode into the box. If the OPAC/Staff Client User Name is still the barcode, you should also replace the old barcode with the new one.
The new barcode will be set to be both the Active and Primary barcode. You can see all the barcodes that have been used for this patron record by clicking on the See All button.
Click the Save button.
The new barcode will be set to be both the Active and Primary barcode. You can see all the barcodes that have been used for this patron record by clicking on the See All button.
If a lost card is scanned, there is an alert sound, and under Display Alerts and Messages you will see the message Patron account retrieved with an INACTIVE card. Patrons should only have one barcode marked Active and Primary. It’s a good idea to verify the patron’s identity when this happens, in case the original card was replaced because it was lost or stolen. If the patron has now found that card and wants to use it rather than the other, click on See All and mark the current card as Active and Primary.
Click the Save button.