--- Forwarded Message from "Zachary E. Chandler" <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:05:17 -0400 (EDT)
>From: "Zachary E. Chandler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6848 Item Checkout Database Software
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

------------------

Hi Carly,

I am currently working out a system for online checkout that seems
promising. I gained permission for the college library to use their
database. All I need is telnet and a barcode reader. The patron records
for the entire school are already in the system, and adding the item
records is a breeze, even for unusual "material types" such as digital
cameras, etc. All fines are handled by the library and the bursar.

I would recommend asking for training using Carleton's library database,
and they can also supply you with barcodes that fit in their number
sequence. The trickiest step might be a diplomatic initial inquiry :)

I would also make sure that the library tech services staff are satisfied
with your work and/or have the ability to check your additions to the
library database.

Hope this was helpful.

Zach Chandler

==========================================================
Zachary Chandler                        [log in to unmask]
Language Technology Consultant          (207) 872-3898
Colby College
Waterville, Maine 04901
==========================================================

On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, LLTI-Editor wrote:

> --- Forwarded Message from "Carly J. Born" <[log in to unmask]> ---
>
> >Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:30:02 -0500
> >From: "Carly J. Born" <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Item Checkout Database Software
> >To: mitc-it <[log in to unmask]>,        Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>
> >User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.0.0) Gecko/20020530
>
> ------------------
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> We are looking for a software package that we can use for item checkout,
> both within ITS for loaner scheduling and checkouts and in our Language
> Center.  We need something that will allow us to add and delete items
> easily, will take input from a barcode reader and will allow us to
> schedule items for use.  We are hoping to implement something in the
> very near future that will fulfill our needs and not have too much of a
> learning curve.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions?  What are you using?  Does it work?
> Is there anything we should avoid?
>
> Thanks in advance for you advice!
>
> (apologies for cross-posting)
> --
> _________________________________________________________
> Carly J. Born, Carleton College
> Academic Computing Coordinator for Foreign Languages & Literature
> [log in to unmask] | 507-646-7010 | www.carleton.edu
>