[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hot spots

[Kate Coleman]

Diane, we check hotspots out for two weeks. We are very similar to Jennifer
as they are pretty much always on hold and don't sit on the shelves. While
we started out with one specific brand, and I cataloged them as such, with
replacements and more added in, we have made the bib records a little more
general so we don't have numerous records for each brand/type. We have one
general record for each branch's hotspots. We also deactivate after overdue
for a certain amount of time (can't remember off the top of my head, but
it's not long). We ordered hard plastic cases and foam from Amazon and cut
it to fit. It's all worked really well.


Kate Coleman
Jefferson County Library - Central Services
Technical Services Specialist
5678 State Rd. PP
High Ridge, MO 63049
636-677-8689
Fax: 636--677-1769
kcoleman at jeffcolib.org




On Sun, Jun 21, 2020 at 8:17 PM Jennifer Bruch <jbruch at sparkpa.org> wrote:

> Some libraries in PaILS/SPARK lend them out for 1 week. They are pretty
> much always on reserve and never sit on the shelf for a casual check out.
>
> There are a few learning curves:
>
>    - A few libraries have a system in place to have the data plan on the
>    unit deactivated when it is 1 day overdue to get it returned. Patrons were
>    more willing to return a useless brick😉
>    - One library has several different models and troubleshooting issues
>    over the phone became a bit challenging. Reference staff had to figure out
>    which model they were dealing with first
>    - Power cords and a/c adapters went missing or were "replaced" by
>    patrons.
>    - Choosing the best Tupperware container to circulate them in is a fun
>    hour in the grocery store
>
>
> Jennifer Bruch
>
> ILS Application Specialist
>
> Pennsylvania Integrated Library System
>
> 717-818-2703
>
> support at sparkpa.org
>
>
> Submit a SPARK Support Request
> <https://sparkpa.helpspot.com/index.php?pg=request>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Open-ils-general <
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org> on behalf of Diane
> Disbro <ddisbro at scenicregional.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, June 21, 2020 7:54 PM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <
> open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org>
> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hot spots
>
> Good evening -
>
> What is the loan period for you internet hot spots? Is it working well for
> your patrons?
>
> Thank you.
> Diane Disbro
> Scenic Regional Library
> Missouri
>
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