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TitleEbook Central Admin: 'Patron Login' approving account requests
SummaryHow to approve patron account requests in LibCentral.
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If your Ebook Central site uses the "Patron Login" method of remote authentication and is set to allow patrons to request an account, then:

  • Pending account requests will show on the LibCentral home page
  • Account requests will also be emailed to at least one indicated librarian (under LibCentral > Settings > Alerts > Patron Account Request Alert).


To view all pending patron account requests:

  • Go to your LibCentral site and sign in
  • On the home page, you'll see "Account Requests" near the top-left.  The number indicates the number of pending account requests. Click on "Account Requests" to reject or approve them.
Screenshot of the LibCentral Dashboard. Pending Requests is the first section in the left side navigation. Account Requests is the first link in this section. It is highlighted and in a red circle.
  • Then click on an individual username to see the details and take action.
Screenshot of the Patron Account Requests page in LibCentral. Requested accounts are listed. The username field is a hyperlink. There is also a Delete column with checkboxes and a button above to Delete Selected Requests.
  • You can then click to approve or reject the request, and optionally set an account expiration date.
A Pending Patron Account Request. The patron's name, email, username, and access type are listed. In the Account Expires row, there are options to never expire or to enter a date. At the bottom of the page are buttons to Cancel, Reject, or Approve.
  • If you approve the request:
    • the patron is notified by email that their login is active (username = email address, password can be set at their first login attempt)
    • the patron can then use their login to access your Ebook Central site from anywhere (some territory restrictions may apply).


For more general information about Patron Login authentication, see this this article.

  

URL NameEbook-Central-Admin-Patron-Login-approving-account-requests
Created Date2025-04-23 12:41
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