ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two new SelfCheck Systems from 3M are expected to make their first appearance Jan. 20-23 at the 2006 American Library Association Midwinter Conference in San Antonio.
Debuting are the SelfCheck System C-Series for material check-in and the SelfCheck System R-Series for material check-out and check-in. According to a news release, both systems use the power of radio frequency identification to help improve materials management, simplify library self-service transactions, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
Features of 3M SelfCheck System C-Series for material check-in include:
- Real time check-in enabled by accurate read of RFID tags that instantly records returned items and lets customers immediately check-out new items
- Simple-to-use 3M Digital Library Assistant connection to help speed sorting and return of in-demand items to the shelves
- UL-listed equipment that complies with state and local regulations
- Web-based monitoring and diagnostic capabilities that let administrators remotely troubleshoot systems to quickly resolve situations such as a printer out of paper or an offline circulation system
"In addition, all 3M SelfCheck systems now notify library staff by e-mail when printer paper is low, and offer customers the choice of either a paper or e-mail receipt at checkout," said Rory Yanchek, business manager, 3M Library Systems. "We're proud to add to our already robust line of customizable library solutions. Our new systems and features make it easier for libraries to choose systems to meet their distinctive needs and easily migrate from one system to another as their needs change."
