Suspend User Wizard
Some libraries prefer to suspend a user’s loan privileges when overdue materials are returned rather than assess overdue fines. The library can define policies to suspend loan privileges automatically for a specified period of time when materials are returned. In addition, staff members can use the Suspend User wizard to manually suspend a user’s loan privileges for a specified number of days or until the selected date.
To suspend a user
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In the Users group, click the Suspend User wizard. |
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Do one of the following: |
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In the User ID box, scan the user ID. |
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If the User Search Helper is set in wizard properties to display as the first step of the wizard, search for the user. The helper will automatically fill in the User ID box with the ID you select. |
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Click the User Search helper, and search for the user. |
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Type the user ID in the User ID box, and click Get User Information. |
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If the Current button is available, click the button to select the last user record that was displayed, modified, or added. |
The Suspend User window displays.
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In the Reason for Suspension list, select the suspension reason. |
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Depending on the wizard property settings, do one of the following: |
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In the Suspend by Date Selection box, enter the date on which the user will again have loan privileges. |
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In the Suspend for Number of Days box, enter the number of days to suspend the user’s loan privileges. |
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If the suspension reason is associated with an item, type or scan the item ID in the Item ID box. |
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Click Suspend User. The suspension information for the user will display under the List of Suspensions. |
After suspending the user, click one of the following options:
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Suspend Another User to suspend another user. |
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Close to exit the wizard |
Important Considerations When Using this Wizard
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If the user is blocked, an alert window will display. |
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To sort items in the List of Suspensions in ascending or descending order, click the column heading of the column you want to sort. |
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When a user’s record is located, information from the user record displays under User Information. User Information only displays if the Configure Display of User Status Header attribute in the Global Configuration wizard is set to Display User Status Header in Circulation Wizards. |
Related topics
Overview
Suspend User Wizard Properties
Unsuspend User Wizard
List of Suspensions Fields
FAQs: Suspending a User’s Loan Privileges
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