Timeline

• PIN field in Sierra will be enabled for patron records soon – ticket submitted February 4, 2026 to Innovative. Should be available shortly thereafter.  *Currently Enabled*
• OPAC has message informing patrons of PINs.
• PINs will be implemented on March 17, 2026

Resources

Canva Template for editable version of Informational Poster

Downloadable PDF of Informational Poster

Slideshow about Establishing PINs shared by James Jackson Sanborn

Staff instructions for adding and resetting PINs in the Minerva Sierra Client

Staff Placing Holds in the Minerva Sierra Desktop Client shared by Alisia Revitt

Best Practices: Placing Holds in Sierra
(Complete updated document also available on “Circ Rules, Standards, & Instructions“)

Requesting in Sierra Tips & Tricks – view only created by Circulation Standards Committee Members
PDF for printing – may be updated frequently

Updated OPAC page views once PINs are live shared by Albie Dunn