RE: Self service check out stations

[Mounce, Clara B]

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This is a message from CTLS-L. Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the entire list. --------------------------------------------------------- We have a self check unit at both public libraries and find them very helpful.  At Bryan, we are able to manage Sunday hours with one clerk because of the self check out.    We have a 3M security system and of course the self check out desensitizes the books and magazines, which is helpful when a person hasn't been too careful using the self check out.   Small children use the system constantly.  It works well most of the time and we don't get any grumbles about the machine.  The machines work well--hardly any problems.     I recommend purchasing one!   Clara B. Mounce Community Librarian 979-209-5611 -----Original Message----- From: Herman Brown Free Library [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 1:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Self service check out stations This is a message from CTLS-L. Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the entire list. --------------------------------------------------------- We are beginning to think about the use of self-service circulation check-out stations at two of our branch libraries.  How many of the CTLS member libraries are currently using them?  What has been their experience.  Does it reduce staff time?  Can these check-out stations be used successfully with no security such as 3M or Checkpoint?  Have your patrons been reluctant to use them.  Do you find that the patrons frequently need to talk with a staff person to handle fines due, renewals, etc.?  Any information you can provide us would be greatly appreciated.   Paula Harris, Burnet County Library Director --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm