How to Issue Badges via Library Card

Issuing badges via a Library Card is a seamless way to connect a user's identity with their achievements using the barcode on their Civica Spydus Library Card. This method offers a safe, email-free way of issuing badges, even when the recipient does not have a smartphone.

The Library Card option is only available for providers with this functionality enabled. To discuss enabling Library Card badge issuing, contact [email protected].

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log in to Navigatr
   • Go to the Navigatr platform and log in with your admin credentials.
2. Navigate to the Badge Issuance Window
   • From the admin dashboard, go to Content > Badges.
   • Select the badge you want to issue and click ISSUE.
3. Choose 'Via QR Code or Library Card'
   • In the Issue this badge window, select Via QR Code or Library Card.
   • Note: If you do not see the Library Card option, contact [email protected] to configure your provider account and Spydus Library System.
4. Scan the Library Card Barcode
   • Use the barcode on the back of the user's Civica Spydus Library Card.
   • Hold the card up to a barcode scanner or a webcam to register the card and issue the badge.
   • Note: The user must link their library card to their Navigatr account beforehand.
5. Confirm Issuance
   • The system will automatically issue the badge and link it to the user’s Navigatr profile.
6. Track Issued Badges
   • Navigate to the Recipients tab under the badge to see who has received it.

Important Notes

• Email-Free Issuing: Badges can be issued without requiring a recipient’s email address, making this method ideal for those without access to email or smartphones.
• Civica Spydus Library Cards Only: This feature is compatible only with barcodes on Civica Spydus Library Cards.
• Provider-Specific Availability: If the Library Card option is unavailable, contact [email protected] to enable it for your account.
• Library Card Linking: Users must link their library card to their Navigatr account for this method to work.
• Automatic Claiming: Badges issued via Library Cards are automatically claimed and added to the user’s badge profile.

Why Use Library Card Issuing?

Library Cards offer a secure, efficient, and accessible way to issue badges, particularly in settings where email addresses or smartphones may not be available. This method is ideal for libraries, educational institutions, and organisations that rely on physical cards for identification.

For further assistance, contact [email protected].