We at Ferndale Public Library no longer use a paper app for adult patrons, but we do still have an app for kids aged 5-17. We enter the information from adults using the ID and don't require a signature. For kids, we have parents sign so that they're aware that they are financially responsible for the items and fines of the child. We also have a section that allows parents to give their children movie checkout privileges. Kelly Bennett Head of Circulation, Ferndale Public Library 248-547-6001 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jaema Berman Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 11:15 AM To: Robert Chartrand Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Paper Library Card Applications Robert, Addison Twp. Public Library has done away with the paper app entirely by entering the information directly into the system. It was worked very well. Sincerely, Jaema Berman ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Chartrand <rchartr@cityofeastlansing.com> To: michlib-l@mcls.org Sent: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:52:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Paper Library Card Applications Hello All, Are there any libraries that have gotten rid of paper apps for library cards and switched to either directing patrons to an online digital form, or simply just enter their ID information directly into the system? For those that have gotten rid of the paper way, do you have patrons provide their signature digitally, or just skip that part? Is the signature even necessary? Thanks in advance for the feedback! --Robert Chartrand Robert Chartrand Circulation Supervisor East Lansing Public Library 517-351-2420 (Library) 517-319-6943 (Office) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today! -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l