Library Card Application
NOTE: Be sure to print the actual size of the document not a print to fit document so the font size is true. To do that: select file; next select print, choose the radio button under print options that says "actual size"; finally click the print button.
In the 'staff use only' section the use the words or abbreviations in the following fields:
ID Type:
- Annual Fee Adult (AFA)
- Annual Fee Student (AFS)
- Annual Fee Student Restricted (AFSR)
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Online Registration (
- Reciprocal Adult (RA)
- Reciprocal Student (RS)
- Reciprocal Student Restricted (RSR)
- School Adult (SA)
- School Student (SS)
- School Student Restricted (SSR)
- System
- Temporary (TEMP)
Statistical Type:
- Regular
- Employee
- Deposit Only
- Internet
File:
Department:
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Comments
One form for everything! Yes!
"One Form to rule them all, One Form to find them,
One Form to bring them all and in the library bind them"
Will there be a Spanish version?
I anticipate that we will do that once we get this one modified to what we need.
I really like this new form! Do we know if it will be available in Spanish?
I anticipate that we will do that once we get this one modified to what we need.
Since we are making photo copies of the applications, is it ok if we use colored paper?
While we are in the draft versions, please use the standard photocopy paper that is white. Please do not use colored paper.
May I suggest a second line for the address? Like a place to put city and state? We did some sample ones to have some practice ones, and the natural thing was to write the street address and then run out of room for the rest on that line.
We were able to squeeze in another line.
Should the form include the policy that *two* forms of ID are required for an adult card?
Since the form is for adults as well as students and there are different requirements to prove eligibility for them, the information on the form is includes examples of acceptable forms of ID rather than the stating policy.
Hello,
On the old forms we had a place where we wrote the Library card number new and old. Where on the new application do we write this information? The new app has a place for Account ID type, Statistical Type, Annual Fee Purchaser Account ID #, etc.
On the first version of the form the LC number field was inadvertently omitted; however, all the updated versions have space for the Account/LC #.
Oh yes. I see the newer version now. I was still looking at the old version before.
Thank you,
Jessica
What about where to put the Old card number that we are replacing?
Jessica
The "First card issue date" in VCirc transferred as "date registered" unless the customer obtained a new LC number. If they were issued a new LC number, then the "Current card of date issued" in VCirc transferred as the "date registered". The old LC number is not used and that is why we do not ask for the old card number on the LC application form.
We've had several customers comment that the type is too small to read or it is too hard to fill out because everything seems small. Could there be a front and back "large print" version for people who have vision issues?
We've made a few changes trying to keep it to one page. There is a bit more spacing now that may be helpful.
Is there a way to add the version # to the form? With several people printing forms, sometimes it difficult to determine which form is the most current. Just a thought...
Sure, I'll add that on the next update.
The new application flow is fantastic. It's easier to read and fill out.
at the top are we supposed to circle Application for Library card Account or Update?
No, nothing is needed. Those were check boxes and we removed them since we do not believe we need that information. "Application for Library Card Account or UPDATE Account" is intended to indicate the form has a dual purpose and we hope this will encourage customers to keep their accounts updated.
The line that asks "Want to get same day notifications of holds via text?" should be moved below where it asks for their phone numbers. When most customers see that question they will not leave us a phone number if they do not want the text notifications. I know we do not require a phone number from the customers but it certainly helps out circulation should we ever have to contact the customer about returning a case that is missing the dvd or what have you. I believe they would more apt to give us a phone number before they saw that question.
That question was on the same line as the cell phone number request in the previous version of this form. The situation that was happening with it that way was that when a customer checked 'yes' to wanting to receive a text s/he seem to not see/respond to the request for the carrier. Some staff indicated that since customers seem to not see the carrier request that it might be useful to have the phone number and carrier questions on the same line or one on top of the other so that are seen as a 2-piece question for those who want to receive texts.
As with each of the modifications we learn a bit more about how individuals flow through it. It may be better the way it was in the previous version and in a few days we'll know more whether to change it back, keep it like this or do something different.
I think this may be THE ONE!!!
Is there a way we could make the signature line more noticeable? I like the boxes and I like that it makes it clear that we need a phone number regardless of whether the customer wants notices or not, but we've already had a problem with customers not seeing where they need to sign.
I made it a bit more pronounced. See if it's more visible to customers.
It's much better! Thanks! I didn't have to remind a single customer to sign today. I agree with Shanelle! I really like this version!
Excellent! Thank you for the feedback.