Re: Registration Library Cards
bleiweis@newington.lib.ct.us
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 11:36:19 -0500
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 11:36:19 -0500
Message-Id: <199712041641.LAA02778@comet.connix.com>
From: bleiweis@newington.lib.ct.us
To: Multiple recipients of list <conntech>
Subject: Re: Registration Library Cards
Do you really mean that a person could not have a library card until age 13?
I've always taken issue with waiting for a child to write his/her name before
being issued a card as well.
Maxine Bleiweis
Newington Library (until Dec. 23)
95 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111
bleiweis@newington.lib.ct.us
860-665-8729
On Thu, 4 Dec 1997, Tony Bernardo <bernardo@connix.com> wrote:
>I manage the circulation dept. of the New Haven Public Library and am
>looking to overhaul our policies and procedures in registering patrons for
>library cards. We currently ask New Haven residents for two froms of ID:
>one a picture, the other something that establishes residence (checking
>account, mail, bill, etc.). They then fill out a paper application (which
>has to be sorted and filed); as well as the online record. Children get a
>card if they can sign their own name.
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>In an effort to streamline this process and cut down on the amount of
>library cards issued, I am thinking about totally dispensing with paper
>applications and proof of residence; in favor of a photo ID like a driver's
>license (for adults) with a barcode attached to the back of that (like TOMMY
>K's!); and children linked to the parents' borrowing record, getting their
>own card at 13 with the barcode from that later affixed to their licenses
>when they get one.
>
>Is anyone else experimenting with these procedures? I would appreciate any
>feedback. Please reply to bernardo@connix.com.
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>Tony Bernardo
>Manager, Circulation Dept.
>New Haven Public Library
>(203)946-8135
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