The release barcode function allows you to manage barcode updates for patron records. You can change and reassign barcodes in order to correct issues such as duplicate file entries or barcode mismatch.
All actions are to be done in the WorldShare Admin module.
This feature is only available to users with the roles:
See WorldShare Admin for more information on Circulation roles.
The replaced barcode will now appear in the Diagnostics section as Deprecated, meaning that the old barcode is inactive but is still associated with the user account. Review a user's deprecated barcodes in the diagnostics section of a user profile in WorldShare Admin.
If you attempt to add a previously-assigned barcode to a patron record without first releasing the deprecated barcode from the initial patron record, an error message is displayed indicating a duplicate barcode record exists.
Releasing a barcode allows previously assigned barcodes that are now deprecated to be reused. A barcode can be reassigned to the same patron record.