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Name fields

How to enter the name(s) the patron goes by as well as name on ID (if it differs) on patron records. Used when creating a new account, or keeping an account updated to reflect changes.

Never checked out

What to do when an item is checked out on a patron's account, and they say they never had it.

New patron information

What to tell patrons who get a new library card. Keywords: registration, new patrons, basic info

Notice schedule

The schedule of library notices.  Keywords: notice, schedule, timetable, overdue and notice timetable

Notices

Information about notices the library sends to patrons to inform them of checkouts, holds, due dates, snags, etc. Keywords: Email, text, phone, mail, overdues, lost items, announcements, not receiving

Offline circ

How to use Symphony offline circulation and self-checkout stations during migration and when regular Symphony is not available. Keywords: offline circ, Symphony outage, Symphony down, Symphony Web

Online accounts

How to finish a library card registration started online and manage online accouts. Key words: temporary online registration

OverDrive/Libby

This page provides a brief explanation of how patrons can access OverDrive and includes helpful information and links for problem solving access issues. Keywords: Ebooks, e-books, digital resources

Pageturners To Go bookclub kits

Pageturners To Go kits were created for book groups to use. Pageturners To Go kits are sets of 10 copies of the same title. Keywords: book club, page turners

Passport Program

The Passport Program allows library cardholders of participating Oregon libraries(link is external) to get a Multnomah County Library card.

Patron account and service options

Some patrons may have difficulty using the library: library card requirements (name, address, or ID), fees, address confidentiality, foster families, resource counselors

Patron Accounts, deleting

How to delete a patron's account. Keyword: Delete, Deceased, Deactivate, Duplicate, Erase.

Patron hold lists, printing

This page will help staff with how to print a list of holds for patrons when they need help finding their hold on the shelf.

Patron records, Modify User

Updates to identifying information in a patron's account, including name, email address, telephone number, and address. Text messaging and patron type may also be updated using the Modify User wizard.

Patron records, User Search

Using the User Search helper to look up patrons by terms other than User ID. Additional keywords: Name, Birth Date, Birthdate, Phone, Email, lookup, patron lookup, account lookup

Patron records/accounts, entering

How to register a new patron. How to format and enter patron information. Address information.

Patron registration — staff form instructions

This page describes how staff register a patron using the registration form on Commons.

Patron responsibility for use of multimedia discs in personal equipment

The library offers multimedia disc items, including Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs, for use at patrons' discretion and does not assume any responsibility for damages