Koha Question of the Week: Can I Upload a Form to a Patron Account?

by Hebah Amin-Headley on Jun 2, 2023

Each Friday, we will bring you a new Koha Question of the Week. We will select real questions that we receive and share the answers with you!

Question: Can I Upload a Form to a Patron Account?

Answer: If a library needs to retain scanned, signed forms associated with a patron account, the EnableBorrowerFiles system preference provides a way to upload and attach a document to the patron account. With the preference set to "Do enable the ability to upload and attach arbitrary files to a borrower record," libraries can attach forms and documents to a patron account. The files can be uploaded, viewed, or deleted from the lower right portion of the patron details page.

This would be helpful for libraries that have to retain signed borrower agreements or forms like makerspace liability waivers, in libraries where where a yes/no patron attribute indicating the patron has read and agreed to the terms is insufficient.

Additional Resources

Monday Minutes: Patron Attributes