This module will guide you through the initial setup of your patron sites and through any additions or changes you may make to the sites in the future. Using this module, you will also configure access to Z39.50 resources, manage your patron profiles, and monitor the system's activity. OCLC WebExpress provides both a test site and live site for your patron interface. Use the test site to develop and review the initial setup of the patron interface as well as any subsequent additions or changes made to the patron interface. OCLC WebExpress patron profiles consist of the authentication and authorization information created for each user of the patron interface.
Authentication ensures the system's security by requiring identification from any system user.
Authorization controls the level of system access the user is able to obtain. This allows for rapid retrieval, update, and maintenance of your profile data using an industry-standard interactive programming language. With the OCLC WebExpress service you can provide your patrons with access to many types of electronic resouces. This section outlines the types of resources available and the access requirements for those resources. The OCLC WebExpress service works with any information provider databases that meet the accessibility requirements outlined in the Access to resources section.