To any libraries that use Koha and self-checkout machines, which machines did you choose to use and why? The ANMF is moving into a new building later this year and while the machines are on the plans, the library has been asked to reconsider the need for self-checkouts. I’m seeking advice about how difficult or easy the installation of the machines has been for other libraries. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Kathleen [cid:image053c25.JPG@846f4c5b.4fa949c5] Kathleen Fitzgerald Librarian 540 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Switchboard: (03) 9275 9333 | Fax: (03) 9275 9344 kfitzgerald@anmfvic.asn.au<mailto:kfitzgerald@anmfvic.asn.au> www.anmfvic.asn.au<http://www.anmfvic.asn.au> [cid:image8132bd.PNG@ddce51df.47af0aa6]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-self-healthy-planet-anmf-wellness-and-sustainability-conferences-registration-29064349251?aff=footer> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may contain legally privileged information. Opinions or other information expressed or implied in this email represent solely the views of the sender and do not necessarily represent the views of ANMFVB. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and must not be copied, forwarded or disclosed to anyone without the senders consent. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail and any attachments is strictly prohibited and you should destroy the original transmission and its contents immediately. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply e-mail to the sender. Confidentiality and privilege are not waived by reason of a mistaken delivery to you. The ANMFVB operates in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 and is committed to handling your personal information in a confidential manner.
Hi Kathleen, Koha has support for the SIP2 protocol, so the equipment of any vendor who implements SIP2 faithfully will talk to Koha. Bibliotecha (previously 3M) and FE Technologies are two that are known to comply, as other replies you have received confirm. Installation should be straightforward. On the Koha side, your IT/Koha support will liaise with the vendor to test the communications before you go live. The biggest task for you is updating the item records to replace the barcode with RFID tag code. One issue is that SIP2 communications are not encrypted and if you are concerned about that you can ask for an extra security layer to be implemented. We use 'stunnel'. I hope this helps. Bob Birchall Calyx On 09/02/17 14:36, Kathleen Fitzgerald wrote:
To any libraries that use Koha and self-checkout machines, which machines did you choose to use and why?
The ANMF is moving into a new building later this year and while the machines are on the plans, the library has been asked to reconsider the need for self-checkouts.
I’m seeking advice about how difficult or easy the installation of the machines has been for other libraries.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Kathleen
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