Handy Library Manager
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How to design library member id card with Handy Library Manager?

Handy Library Manager provides a range of pre-designed templates for creating member ID cards. All you need to do is buy the labels from your local office store or online, and you can start printing the cards. However, if you don't want to use the predefined templates, you can easily create your ID card design.

Please note that if you require long-lasting plastic cards, we recommend getting them pre-printed by a professional printing company. These cards should have space for writing down the name of the library user.


design library member id card

In the Borrowers window click on the Labels and select New Labels.


design member id, select data fields

Select NAME in the All Fields box and click the Green Arrow button to include it in the Included Fields box. Repeat this procedure with BARCODE, TYPE, PICTURE data fields.

In our example the following fields are selected: borrower name, barcode, borrower type, and picture.


design member id, define picture width

In the Included Fields box click PICTURE, enter the width value into the Picture Width box.


design member id, define barcode

Click the Barcode tab.

Select the Barcode Data Field, select the Barcode Type (use CODE 39), enter the Barcode Height.

Click Quick Preview or Preview Labels to review the final result.


Review our simple ID cards that you can print from our software (student ID cards, library member ID cards, school ID cards, office ID cards/tags, borrower ID cards/tags).


Question:
Could you please send me information on how to create and design library cards for the patrons?

Answer:
Open the Borrowers table, click on the Labels dropdown, and select ID card; there are predefined ID cards available.


Question:
I have added several new borrowers to my database. I need to print Library card labels. I want to print them all on the same sheet of labels but I do not see a way to do that (I can either print them one at a time or the whole database). I see when you want to print barcode labels for books, there is an option to print those added that day. Does the same option exist for printing from the borrower's database?

Answer:
All tables have the same functionality. The DATE_ADDED and the ID value is the same as in the library main catalog. In the case of members you can use them to sort and select newly entered. display new borrowers and print labels


Question:
We would like to use a credit card-ish style ID card for our residents. Would this work? Can you refer me to any samples of what others are using or can be used with your system?

Answer:
Our system enables you to print simple ID cards. For professional borrower cards, I recommend contacting a local printing company. You can print library cards in advance, complete with barcodes. When adding borrowers to the library system, simply scan the barcode into the borrower's barcode field.


Question:
We are a small homeowner's association library and are having Resident Cards preprinted with our logo on them. We want to print our own bar code labels for each Resident and will affix them when we receive them. What labels should we order?

Answer:
We do not provide library supplies, but we have compiled links to affordable products listed on Amazon, such as labels and barcode scanners. It may be cheaper if you explore options at your local printing company. Library cards; previously, when we faced a similar question, I suggested checking local printing shops. The library found excellent quality cards that were not expensive.


Question:
Our small classical, Christian school is looking into PrimaSoft Handy Library Manager. Do you provide library cards with bar codes that can be issued to students? If so, how many and what is the cost per unit?

Answer:
We do not provide library supplies; we compiled links to products listed on Amazon, and some are very affordable (labels, barcode scanners): library supplies

Library cards; once we had a similar question, I suggested reviewing local printing shops; the library found the excellent quality and not expensive cards.


Question:
Is there the ability to print membership cards? I can't see this option in the trial version I have downloaded?

Answer:
You can print library membership cards. This guide explains how to design the ID card. Additionally, you can test and use predefined label templates found in the Borrowers window. Click on the Labels drop-down menu to access them. When we faced a similar question, I suggested checking local printing shops. The library found excellent quality cards that were not expensive.


Question:
How do you place a logo or picture on patron labels? How do you include logo or picture on patron id cards?

Answer:
To add patron pictures, start by reviewing the layout of the predefined patron ID cards, which already include sample images. If you want to use the same picture for all labels, select the logo page in the Print Labels window. Please ensure that the logo image is in BMP file format.


Question:
Is it possible to print patrons and their barcodes to create student library cards. If so, what are the steps to do so.

Answer:
You can find predefined "patron ID cards" in the BORROWERS table. Additionally, you can review and purchase the ID labels that our system uses.
library ID cards, 8 cards
ID cards, demco
ID cards, 10 cards
ID cards, 8 cards


Question:
I am reaching out to you regarding the types of library cards that can be used with your system. Below is a link to cards we would like to order from Demco. Can you please let me know if these will work with your system.
https://www.demco.com/gaylord-reg-predesigned-patron-id-cards-read

Answer:
We do not recommend ordering cards and printing from our software. It would be more cost-effective to purchase ready-to-use cards from a printing company, which typically include barcodes and a designated space for entering the member's name. When we encountered a similar question, I suggested checking with local printing shops. The library was able to find high-quality cards that were reasonably priced.
BORROWERS table


Question: How do I print barcodes for students?

Answer: Handy Library Manager offers a variety of pre-designed templates for creating member ID cards. Simply purchase the labels from your local office supply store or online, and you can start printing your cards. If you prefer not to use the predefined templates, you can easily create your own ID card design. This topic includes instructions and images that guide you in designing and printing library cards with barcodes.

For long-lasting plastic cards, we recommend that you have them pre-printed by a professional printing company. These cards should include space for writing the name of the library user.


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