Return of the Self-Check

It seems like it has been forever, but it has only been a bit more than 12 weeks since the self-check machines nearly simultaneously gave up the ghost. When you are looking for a tool that costs anywhere from $10-18,000 per unit, you want to take your time. The main thing we wanted to do when it came to replacing them was to find reliable machines for a good price. I know that we have done the latter, since we are getting two machines for the price of one of many other brands. However, for the time being we will have to wait and see on the former. All indications point to a good solid machine with good support and repair turn-around time. Here's a drawing of what they'll look like:

They are much smaller than the old self-checks, and use a touchscreen for input. They will have a small printer attached for receipts, but beyond that they are barely larger than a 19" LCD monitor. One of the best features is that they connect directly to our new Polaris catalog system so that you can access your patron account directly from the self-check.

We will have the machines set up in the next few weeks, in time for the upcoming summer reading programs.