Hi Lesha,
>What machines (make/model) do you use?
We have 5 self service units (3 in furniture, 2 height adjustable)
which we use for self issue only and 1 automated self returns unit which
sorts by classmarks, holds, sites etc.
>Do the units deal with issues and returns?
The units can deal with issues and returns but we were uncomfortable
with getting customers to place books in specific bins etc.
>If they deal with returns, do they sort automatically (e.g.
conveyor-type system), or are holds/reservations put in separate bins
by
the returning patron following on-screen guidance?
They sort automatically (see above)
>Do they allow entry of alpha-numeric data by the user (we need this to
facilitate LDAP authentication for transaction security, instead of a
PIN)
Yes we have a touch screen keyboard that is alpha-numeric.
Regards Leo
Leo O'Neill
Library Systems Manager
University of Bedfordshire, UK
Tel: 01582 743404 (fax 489325)
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