Re: Social Security Numbers vs Student ID numbers

[Toma Iglehart <toma@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>We are also on Datatel and are in the process of  switching from social 
>security numbers.


>We recently set things up so that the Datatel number uploads as the U 
>field and the SSN  now uploads as a second new field (S). Both fields are 
>match points for overlaying patron records in uploads and both are 
>currently searchable in Milcirc via the U index.

We are now using the Datatel number as the primary ID number, but when 
students don't know their Datatel ID number and are calling long distance 
etc we can still use the SSN (which they do know) as a match. When and if 
the College says we have to delete the SSN from patron records entirely, we 
can do so easily since the SSNs are in a separate field.

Please contact me if you need more info.

Toma Iglehart
Circulation Coordinator
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
512-223-3066


> >>> chvanhor@xxxxxxxxxx 02/26/02 09:20AM >>>
>This is a question for academic libraries. Do you  use a student
>identification number rather than a social security number?
>
>We use Datatel and Innnovative. Right now our student records come over
>with the social security number as the university ID number. We are
>wondering if we can switch to the Datatel ID number as the university ID
>number. We have had numerous requests from patrons in light of all of
>the identity thefts which have been publicized.
>
>Any one have any experience they can share?
>
>Cherie Van Horsen
>Lead Library Specialist/Circulation
>Cabrillo College Library
>Aptos, California
>
>
>
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