[Koha-oz] Self-checkout machines & Koha

[Bob Birchall]

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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