Patron self-identification prompts & examples

Your library can specify the prompts and examples for the system to display when patrons identify themselves in WebPAC (for example, to make a request or to view their own record). When you select this option, a screen similar to the following displays:

INNOVATIVE SYSTEM OPTIONS (OPAC options)
                  Patron Self-Identification Prompts & Examples
1 > Prompt for name................................................Your Name:
2 > Example for name prompt...For example, type "Jane Smith" and press RETURN
3 > Prompt for patron ID.............................................Barcode:
4 > Example for patron ID................Type your barcode # and press RETURN
5 > Prompt for PIN..................................................Your PIN:
6 > Example for PIN............................Type your PIN and press RETURN
7 > Prompt for special instructions ....................Special Instructions:
8 > Example for special instructions...........................Choose to view

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 Key a number or
 R > RETURN to OPAC options menu
 Choose one (1-8,R)

If no value has previously been specified for these prompts and examples, the system shows the value of "SYSTEM DEFAULTS". The system default for each is:

Prompt for name	Your Name:
Example for name prompt	For example, type "Smith, Jane" and then press the RETURN key.
Prompt for patron ID	[There is no default; you must specify this or it will be blank]
Example for patron ID	For example, type "312312..." and then press the RETURN key.
Prompt for PIN	Enter your PIN:
Example for PIN	Please enter your PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER and then press the RETURN key.
Prompt for special instructions	[The default is not to offer]
Example for special instructions	[The default is not to offer]

Enter the line number of a prompt or example to edit it:

Prompt for name? old data<=new data, or <RETURN> to delete string

Note that your library can specify that the system should not offer the special instruction lines for patron requests. The capability to specify the prompt and examples for PINs is only offered if your library has the PIN feature turned on.