In the past, Fresno may have issued library cards with the barcode 0000000000 – for example the new mother library card program, where babies were given 0 accounts. However, in Horizon, a library card barcode with all zeros causes major problems.
For example, the zero account will “magically” appear in the middle of working with another borrower. This results in that borrower’s items being checked out to the zero account instead of their own. The resulting research and rework to correct the problem is very time consuming.
So, please remember…DO NOT EVER create a library card with the barcode 0000000000.
On The Horizon is an FAQ publication for the staff of the Fresno County Public Library on the use of Horizon and ValleyCat.
