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9.10. Turning on Patron Circulation History

Last Updated 10/23/2024

How Patrons Can Get a Record of their Circulation History

For privacy reasons, the Evergreen software does not maintain a record in the staff client of the materials a patron has previously checked out once those materials are returned. However, many patrons prefer to keep a list of the books they have checked out previously for their own personal records. Patrons may opt-in to this in their account int he OPAC.

To Opt-in to this Service

1. From the OPAC, patrons should log into their account using their barcode and PIN.
2. Under the Preferences option on the menu, select Search & History.
   
3. In the Search and History Preferences, check the box for Keep History of Checked Out Items.
   
4. Patrons may also keep a history of their hold requests.

Note: Turning on this feature in the OPAC will not make a patron's checkout history visible in the staff client.

Printable Bookmark

In the Downloads section of this Knowledge Book page, there is a downloadable bookmark with an infographic for patrons. This was developed by Sydney Walterman of Davie County Public Library.