Keeps track of library materials that are currently checked out to an individual.

An electronic record held in a database that contains information about a library borrower.

The record in an electronic circulation system which contains data pertaining to a borrower's account (address, telephone number, items on loan, holds, unpaid fines). In many libraries, the record can be accessed by barcode scanner, as well as by computer keyboard. Some online catalogs allow a registered borrower to view his (or her) own patron record after entering an authorization code. Legislation requires that the patron records must be kept confidential.