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Help, how to topics > Library Patrons > How to set "Patron Suspended" status?


How to suspend borrower?

A librarian can set a borrower's status to "Suspended".

There are multiple methods to apply this status.

You can generate a report listing all suspended patrons.

The "Suspended" status prevents patrons from making any further transactions.

The library software will display warning messages if a suspended patron attempts to check out items.


library member, suspended status

In the Edit Borrower window set Suspended.


borrowers window, set suspended

In the Borrowers window: select borrower, on the Miscellaneous tab click Suspended.


borrowers window, set suspended

In the Borrowers window: select borrowers, on the Miscellaneous tab click Suspended. This will set the Suspended status for all displayed borrowers.


check out window, edit borrower

In the Circulation window: for the selected borrower, on the Details tab click Edit Borrower and set Suspended status.


warning message for suspended patron

Warning message is displayed when "suspended borrower" is trying to check out library items.



Question:
How does the Active Status field work? What happens if I forget to type in Active in the status field of a library patron? Will they not be able to check out a book?

Answer:
All borrowers are assigned an active status after data entry. This status field should only be used when you want to suspend a borrower; if a suspended borrower attempts to check out, warnings will be displayed. The status field can have three values: Suspended, Active, or left empty. You can process all checkout transactions for a selected borrower if the status field is either empty or set to Active.

How can I block a user barcode?

Answer:
You don't block the barcode; instead, locate the borrower's record and utilize their suspend status.



How to Set a Patron to "Suspended" Status.
When Warning Messages Are Displayed for Suspended Patrons.

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