When an alumnus or reciprocal borrower registers, you will need to add them to Sierra.
Note: Duquesne users should automatically feed from the Registrar. If a Duquesne user does not show up in Sierra, ask a staff member for assistance!
Forms: Forms are located in the file cabinet at the greeter station. Please have the user fill out the appropriate form and show photo ID. If the user is an alum, you will need to verify his status in the Alumni Directory.
Registering in Sierra: Once the paperwork is complete, go to the Check Out function in Sierra. Under the function menu is the option to add a new user.
Sierra will prompt you for login credentials. Enter your user name and password. If you do not have a user name or password, please ask a staff member to complete the registration.
Click Ok.
Filling mandatory fields: Sierra will run you through the fields which need to be filled for account creation. The new account information will open in a new window, and prompts will guide you through the data.
1. Expiration date: Typically a year from today's date.
2. PTYPE: This is the classification for the user. The default is Undergrad. You can double-click in the field to access the PTYPE options, All Gumberg user types start with Gumberg.
3. Barcode: The 16 digit number on the front of the card, starting with 600. For reciprocal borrowers, the barcode starts with 152 and is on the registration form.
4. Patron Name: The standard is Last Name, First Name.
5. Address
6. Phone Number
7: Email: Duquesne email is preferred.
8: Univ ID: Leave blank!
Saving the changes: After the data is entered review the record for accuracy. Make sure to save the record!
You might also have to add a note to a patron's record.
