[OPLINLIST] Patron Registration Forms - keep or throw away

[malonegl@oplin.org]

Currently our library keeps patron registration cards.  We are considering
looking into scanning the cards and storing them in some type of file that
can be searched.

The reasons we have kept the cards in the past include having the
signature of the patron, a reference person in case we cannot contact the
patron, and the patron's social security card number.  This information is
not entered into the computer and the registration card is the only place
we have it on file.

We were wondering what other libraries in Ohio do with the patron
registration cards.

Do you keep the cards/forms? Why or why not?

Do you scan your cards/forms?  What program do you use?


We would appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Thank you in advance,
Gloria Malone


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Gloria Malone, Reference
Champaign County Library
1060 Scioto Street, Urbana, OH  43078
937-653-3811