Note regarding temporary moves added.

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    <info>\r
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        <title>Patrons in Sitka</title>\r
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<section xml:id="patron-permanent">\r
<title>Patron Permanent Move</title>\r
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<para>To ensure the accuracy of the Sitka patron database the following changes are recommended when a patron makes a permanent move from one community served by a \r
Sitka library to another community served by a Sitka library.</para>\r
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<para>In the <guibutton>Edit</guibutton> screen of the patron account:</para>\r
<itemizedlist>\r
<listitem>\r
<para>Update the patron's address and other contact details.</para>\r
</listitem>\r
<listitem>\r
<para>Update the patron's home library to the new home library.</para>\r
</listitem>\r
<listitem>\r
<para>Use the <guibutton>Replace Barcode</guibutton> button to replace the patron's old barcode with a new barcode issued by the new home library.</para>\r
</listitem>\r
<listitem>\r
<para>Update any stat cats relevant to the new home library.</para>\r
</listitem>\r
<listitem>\r
<para>Update the patron's <guilabel>Main (Profile) Permission Group</guilabel> if different at the new home library.</para>\r
</listitem>\r
</itemizedlist>\r
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<para>Updating the above information will ensure that patron statistics are accurate and the patron has access to the new home library's databases.</para>\r
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<note><para>Libraries should follow their local policies when handling patrons from other Sitka libraries that have temporarily moved to their community.</para></note>\r
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</section>\r
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</chapter>\r
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