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If the device requires the patron to be identified before a session can be started, this selection controls how authentication is done. Using authentication also requires that there is a patron card reader and a way for the patron to enter their pin code. Available choices are:

None: No authentication, anyone can start a session and return books.

Keyboard: There is a separate physical keyboard and a patron card reader. PIN-code is entered in the keyboard. Patron code can also be entered using the keyboard.

Screen: PIN-code is entered by using buttons shown on the touch screen. Patron card is read using a card reader.