We are investigating the possibility of using hand-held text scanners, for
example c-pen, to scan in information to assist in the creation of
cataloguing records. Also as we have no other scanning facilities with
the library we are considering making them available to users.
Have any members of the list used these devices for cataloguing or for text
scanning? We would be very interested in hearing other users experience of
the hardwares available, particularly whether they are reliable & cost
effective. We would also welcome your views on the accuracy of the OCR
software they use.
Please reply to me off list if appropriate. I am willing to summarise
results to list if there is interest.
Patti Biggs
Deputy Librarian
National Institute for Medical Research
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