TECH: Barcode scanners

[fharper <fharper@InfoAve.Net>]

Hi, all,

Our circulation has doubled or possibly tripled over last year's. In the
morning, it's especially rough and we have had to open two of our search
stations as additional circulation stations to keep up with the rush.
Only one of the three stations is equipped with a barcode scanner. The
other two stations must key in patron and title barcodes. This is slow
and the  errors is high. I am considering purchasing another scanner to
use during peak periods on one of these stations. It would be removed
later in the morning. The Follett scanners cost $1,300+ which we simply
can't afford. I have seen other barcode scanners advertised at $500 or
less. Is it possible/permissible to use a scanner other than a Follett
scanner with the Follett system? I have heard that  frequent attaching
and detaching may affect the performance of a scanner. Does anyone have
any suggestions?   TIA

Frances C. Harper
Southwood Elementary School
Lexington, NC 27292
fharper@infoave.net

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