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How do I find a patron?

Modified on: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:39

1. Starting at the Koha dashboard, click on Patrons:

Starting at the Koha dashboard, click on Patrons.


2. Start typing in the name of the patron

Search for the patron by entering their last name, followed by their first name. So, in this example I would enter in Test bart:

Start typing in the name of the patron,


3. Koha presents me with a list of likely matches. The first one matches my patron,  I click on the correct match.

If there is more than one patron with the name I am searching for I can click on the search button, this will show me more information on each of the patrons so I can determine which is the correct one:

Koha presents me with a list of likely matches. The first one matches my patron,  I click on the correct match.


4. The patrons record

I am now in the patrons record.

  1. I can make edits from this screen using the 'Edit' button at the top.
  2. I can change the patrons password using the ''Change password" button

The patrons record


5. The patrons record

From here...

  1. I can make edits from this screen using the 'Edit' button at the top.
  2. I can change the patron's password using the 'Change password' button
  3. I can issue, renew or return books for the patron using the 'Check Out' button in the left hand menu

The patrons record


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