Delete Patrons

Welcome to our tutorial on how to delete patrons in the unmatched group using BiblioTECH's web app. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of removing patrons who are no longer associated with your school or library. This essential step helps keep your patron list up-to-date and ensures efficient library management. Let's begin!

In the Dashboard, locate and click on the Patrons button to Access the Patrons Manager.

Initiating Deletion

Within the Patrons Manager, you'll find various options for managing your patrons.

Delete all in Unmatched Group

This option is part of the Start of The Year Procedure and it allows you to delete all the patrons from the unmatched group.

To remove patrons who are in the Unmatched Group, locate the "Delete all in Unmatched Group" button. This button is specifically designed for deleting all patrons in this group.
After clicking the "Delete all in Unmatched Group" button, a confirmation message will appear to ensure that you intend to delete all patrons in the Unmatched Group. Read this message carefully to confirm your understanding and intention.
If you are certain about deleting the patrons, click the "OK" button to proceed with the deletion.

Delete Patrons Individually

In the patrons list, look for the actions button and click on it.
From the drop-down menu select Delete.
A confirmation message appears on the screen, click OK to confirm deletion.

Delete Multiple Patrons

In the patrons list, select the patrons you wish to delete using the tick box on the left of each patron record.
Once all the required patrons are selected, click on the action button and select Delete.
A confirmation message appears on the screen, click OK to confirm deletion.

Deleting old patrons is an important part of maintaining an accurate patron database and efficient library management.