Manage alert types

Overview

Alert types are categories that individual alerts fall under, e.g. emergency closures or notifications of new services. In order to create individual alerts, you will first need to have at least one alert type to assign. When creating or editing an alert type, you can choose to allow patrons to opt out of receiving alerts of that type.

Add an alert type

1. From the left navigation, select Alerts/Notifications > Alert Types.
2. Select Add Alert Type at the bottom of the list of alert types.
3. For the alert type you want to add, enter a:
   • Display Name - A name for the alert type.
   • Description - A brief description of the alert type.
4. Choose an option for Required:
   • Leave the box unchecked to allow patrons to opt out of receiving alerts of this type.
   • Check the box if notifications of this alert type should always be delivered to patrons.
5. Click Save.

Edit alert types 

1. From the left navigation, select Alerts/Notifications > Alert Types.
2. A list of your current alert types displays.
3. (Optional) Click in the boxes for Display Name or Description to edit the fields you want to update.
4. (Optional) Update Required:
   • Leave the box unchecked to allow patrons to opt out of the alert type
   • Check the box if notifications of this alert type should always be delivered to patrons.
5. Click Save.

Remove an alert type

1. From the left navigation, select Alerts/Notifications > Alert Types.
2. Click Delete in the Action column of the alert type you want to remove.
3. In the Confirm Deletion dialog, confirm that you want to remove the alert type.