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Is there a way to automatically batch release deprecated user barcodes?

Symptom
  • Lost patron ID, when a new barcode needs to be attached to a patron record.
  • Library re-uses patron barcodes.
Applies to
  • WorldShare Circulation
Resolution

Please email OCLC Support to request that your library be added to the list of libraries that have their deprecated barcodes released automatically each night.

Additional information

You can manually release a user's deprecated barcode. Please see the instructions here.

Page ID
48524