Edit patron barcodes

Overview

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:

Circulation Administrator
User Administrator
User Manager

See WorldShare Admin for more information on Circulation roles.

Changing a barcode

In the WorldShare Admin module, retrieve a patron record.
In the patron record, in the Barcode field delete the old barcode and enter the new barcode and click Save.
- A message appears confirming that the user was successfully updated.

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

Releasing a barcode allows previously assigned barcodes that are now deprecated to be reused. A barcode can be reassigned to the same patron record.

In the Diagnostics section, click Release next to the selected barcode.
- A message appears confirming the release.
- The old barcode will no longer display in the Diagnostics section.