Dublin, OH - February 5, 2020 - Patron Point today announced the launch of Patron Point Verify, its address verification solution for public libraries.

At many libraries, new library card applications allow customers to register for their library cards online, but they are typically not granted full access to the library services until they visit the library with proof of address. Where libraries have a membership card that expires, patrons with an expired card lose access to library services until they can get to a branch with proof of address and have their cards renewed. While this is important to ensure compliance with local library policy, it is a time-consuming process for library staff and simply inconvenient for customers.

Patron Point has now added a powerful address verification service to its popular marketing automation platform to create a flexible, end-to-end solution for public libraries. Patron Point Verify performs address verification allowing patrons to be automatically registered or renewed where their address is verified. This frees staff time needed for in-library verification to be used for other needs and, coupled with Patron Point's customized templates and automated workflows, the Library can send a series of welcome emails to new members and a series of reminders to customers to renew their membership, offering an enhanced customer experience of their choosing.

Ian Downie, Vice President, Growth at Patron Point commented, "We are delighted to bring a leading-edge solution to the public library market. Public libraries can now leverage the same technology as used by banks and other institutions to validate their patron addresses and transform their card signup and renewal process for everyone."

Membership organizations around the world use marketing automation solutions to handle registration and renewal for their members. Downie added, " We are excited to weave the address verification into our platform - giving a very powerful and complete solution for our library partners and an opportunity to save time, improve customer experience and importantly for libraries - increase customer retention rate and keep cardholder numbers high."

The solution has been developed and piloted over the past year and is being launched at the PLA 2020 Conference in Nashville, TN later this month.

About Patron Point

Patron Point is the first of its kind patron relationship management system built specifically for public libraries harnessing data from a wide range of library systems including the ILS, eBook platforms, event/PC/room booking systems, databases and website to build a unified view of the patron's engagement with the library. With Patron Point, libraries can use this data to segment its audience and produce personalized email and web communications that attract and more fully engage the patron. Libraries can benefit immediately from a foundation of Proven Programs or create their own workflows that are customized to their unique user communities and needs. For more information on Patron Point, see our website.