Library Assistant how-to
How to Help a Patron Set Up a Library Card
A library card opens everything.
Quick answer
A library card opens everything. In short: ask; enter; explain, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Ask for ID and address.
Enter details in the system.
Explain borrowing rules.
Set up a PIN.
Show the online catalog.
Offer the e-book app.
Safety reminders for library assistants
- Lift and push carts safely
- Follow security procedures
- Protect patron privacy
- Know emergency exits
Key terms
Circulation · Call number · Dewey Decimal · Hold · Interlibrary loan · Patron: see the full library assistant glossary.