Re: Target: Self-checkout and security systems

["Janie M. Crisp" <jc@CSN.NET>]

I am using Checkpoint, am disappointed in the security of the security!
I have had some problems similar to those someone else mentioned this
morning in regard to students removing the targets from the materials and
doing funky things with them.  We chose the alternative of using labels
to cover the targets in the books and it takes us about three times as
long to check the books in and out because we have to do that physical
act of peeling and sticking.  If had did Checkpoint again I would do the
card/pocket thing although that's what our colleague was having trouble with.

I was in the Topeka Public Library over Christmas vacation and nearly
wept at the ease with which patrons were checking out their materials on
the 3M system.  It was a beautiful sight to behold.  Checkpoint has a
similar system but does not yet have a compatibility with Winnebago, so I
won't be able to make that switch until they get that accomplished.

I think that you should seriously consider something other than
Checkpoint.  jc

On Thu, 13 Mar 1997, Deena Wells wrote:

> I'm in the middle of the research process, trying to select a
> security system for my high school library.  I've been through the
> archives, and found the 3M site.  I had no idea they also had a
> self-check system that could integrate with your automation system
> and de-sensitive your item at the same time!
>
> The 3M site is
> http://www.3m.com/market/security/library/index.html
>
> I'm looking for a Checkpoint web site now.
>
> If you are using a system, particularly one with a patron
> self-checkout system, I'd love to hear from you.  I plan to document
> my search and decision making process and results and will post a
> hit if there's enough interest.
>
> willie@iac.net
>