Leading zeros in patron barcode

• Product: Aleph
• Product Version: 20, 21, 22, 23
• Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct, Direct, Local, Total Care

Question    
Does Aleph allow for leading zeros in the patron barcode? Should they be discarded when planning a PLIF load?
 

Answer    
If the ID card which the patron is carrying contains leading zeros, those zeroes *must* be included in the barcode as it's loaded into Aleph.
 

Additional Info
Leading zeros can be omitted in searching for xxx01, xxx10, xxx30, etc., doc records -- although the search also works when the leading zeros are included.

• Article last edited: 02-Mar-2016