PINES library staff members are granted passwords for access to the PINES database via the Evergreen staff client. PINES member libraries are required to change PINES passwords once a year [2002.09], and at the library’s discretion when a key staff member with high-level access leaves, or if an employee leaves under hostile circumstances [2005.08].

Libraries may choose to use shared logins for circulation staff, but using individual logins for each staff member allows for better tracking and accountability. If a shared login is used, the password should be changed when anyone who uses that shared login leaves employment. If individual logins are used, the account should be changed from a staff account to a patron account if the staff member leaves employment.

Staff with a 'Library Manager' account may update circulation staff accounts. Staff with a 'Local Admin' account may update all other types of accounts except Cat1 accounts. Local Admin accounts may only be created by PINES staff at the request of the library director, and Cat1 accounts may only be created after a staff member has successfully completed required Cat1 training. Staff with Local Admin or Cat1 accounts should submit help desk requests when the accounts need to be renewed or otherwise updated.

Although staff members cannot edit their own accounts in the staff client, they may log in to the My Account portion of the online catalog to update their password, search preferences, etc.

In the event of presentation of a National Security/FBI letter requesting information under the PATRIOT ACT, any PINES Director may give his/her system password access to PINES [2006.01].

See also: Staff Permission Groups