[OPEN-ILS-DEV] Staff client self-check/express-check mode

[Ryan Laverdiere]

I was also looking for such a feature for my Family wide library network.
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From: "Josh Stompro" <stomproj at larl.org>
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Subject: [OPEN-ILS-DEV] Staff client self-check/express-check mode


> Greetings
>    I have seen some discussion on the list in the past about a "poor 
> man's" self check mode for the staff client.  This is another feature that 
> our system relies upon that would be a roadblock for us in making a 
> decision to convert to Evergreen.
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>    Our current vendor offers a feature like this.  Their staff client can 
> be run in a locked down self check mode.  We have been able to deploy 11 
> self check stations at 4 branches that handle between 80% - 100% of the 
> checkouts at a very low cost. We use old barcode scanners, old computers, 
> new receipt printers and new touch screens.  Staff and customers have been 
> very happy with how it is working so far.  For $800 + Licensing costs for 
> each self check unit, it is much more affordable than the 100k it would 
> costs using 3rd party self check units.
>
>    Has this feature been discussed or fleshed out any in the last couple 
> years (There was a post on the dev list on 4/14/05 about such a feature)? 
> If not I would like to start a design/specification document on the Wiki. 
> Is anyone else interested in such a feature?
> Thanks
> Josh
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