Upload Patron Images

This tool allows you to upload multiple patron images as a batch.

IMPORTANT: Requires that the 'patronimages' system preference is set to 'ON' to use this feature.

• Get there: More > Administration > Global System Preferences > Patrons > patronimages

Upload images in bulk

• Go to the 'Tools' module (usually under 'More' in your Global Nav)
• Choose 'Upload patron images'
• You can choose to upload images in bulk by making a zip file with the images and a text file entitled "DATALINK.TXT" or "IDLINK.TXT"
• For each group of pictures that has the cardnumber of the patron and the file containing that patrons picture. One patron per line separated by either commas or tabs.
  
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure that your TXT file is a plain text document, not RTF.
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure that you use either a comma or a tab to separate IDs from image names
• Add the images and the TXT file to a .ZIP file
• Browse for the file from the Koha interface
• Click 'Unpack' and you will receive a confirmation screen
• To see the image(s) you imported search for the patron(s) and view their profile
• If you'd like to change the image, just upload a new image
• If you'd like to delete the patron image, click the 'Delete' button under 'Manage Patron Image'

Uploading Single Images If you only have one patron image you might want to upload it via the patron information page instead of using this bulk tool.

• Go to the Patrons menu at the top of the staff client
• Search for the patron you have the image for
• If there is more than one result, click on the name of the patron you'd like to add an image to
• Scroll down to the image upload form
• Browse for the image on your computer and click 'Upload'
• If you'd like to change the image, just upload a new image
• If you'd like to delete the patron image, click the 'Delete' button under 'Manage Patron Image'

Why can't I upload patron images?

First you will need a patronimages/directory. If you do not have this directory you will see an error.

• Contact your system administrator to create this directory and you'll be set to go.

What size should my images be?

There is a limit of 520K on the size of the picture uploaded and it is recommended that the image be 200x300 pixels, but smaller images will work as well.

What image formats are supported?

Only PNG, GIF, JPEG, XPM formats are supported.