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3.1. Patron Permission Groups
Last Updated 11/08/2023
Adding a Patron Permission Group
When creating a patron account, Evergreen requires you to set a patron Permission Group. This is also referred to as a Profile Group. This field is highlighted in yellow in the Register Patron page and must be set before you can save the new account.
Available Patron Permission Groups
Patron permission groups impact how items circulate, how fees are assessed, and what level of access patrons have to library amenities such as computers and internet. Each group has a set expiration period.
| Cardinal Patron Groups | Expiration Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 3 Years | Intended for adult patrons who do not fall into a more specialized permission group |
| Adult Limited | 6 Months | May be used differently by different systems; perhaps for temporary patrons or those on a payment plan |
| Institution | 1 Year | May be used for daycares, nursing homes, or other institutions circulations and/or other library use accounts |
| Internet | 1 Year | Intended for patrons who are not eligible to check out physical materials, but only utilize e-resources and/or public computers |
| Juvenile | 3 Years | Intended for juvenile patrons who do not fall into a more specialized permission group; some libraries use this for all underage patrons (and do not use Teen) |
| Juvenile Limited | 6 Months | May be used differently by different systems; perhaps for temporary patrons or those on a payment plan |
| Outreach | 1 Year | Generally intended for home-bound, bookmobile, or other outreach library services |
| School | 1 Year | Intended solely for Student Access accounts |
| Staff | 3 Years | Intended for library employees for personal and/or work-related holds & circulations |
| State Employee | 3 Years | Intended for use by NC GOV libraries only |
| Teen | 3 Years | Intended for underage patrons within a range determined by each library system; some libraries do not use this permission group |
| Teen Limited | 6 Months | May be used differently by different systems; perhaps for temporary patrons or those on a payment plan; some libraries do not use this permission group |
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