Patron Notes - and transfers

We've found an issue with patron notes and transfers, particularly from WebReads libraries.  WebReads allows the library to only have one note per patron.  Essentially, they update and put additions to the note at the bottom of that note.  Eventually, it can add up to a lot of characters.  Once that note field hits a limit, it becomes impossible to transfer in that patron's record.  

Two take-aways from this:  
First, if you are experiencing difficulty in transferring in a patron from a WebReads library, please let us know.  We can separate out the note from the rest of the data and allow the record to load.  Then we can send you the information in the note separately.

Second, if you aren't using multiple notes (and corresponding note types) for your patron notes, it might be time to start.  Separating the content into individual notes can help make things easier to find and maintain, and it also  makes the transfers a bit easier!

Anyone want to share the kinds of note types they use for Patron Notes?

It's great that you have a standardized list. We advocate using the note type because you can eliminate typos from your queries, but as long as everyone types from the same list into the Subject area, that works too.