User's Manual

Communication

This system sends and receives information from the library’s automated

circulation system (ACS). The information is exchanged in a manner

consistent with 3M’s Standard Interface Protocol: SIP-2, SIP-2X or NCIP

(NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol).

This system also communicates with patrons by leading them through the

process of checking in materials via on-screen graphics and text and optional

sounds. The Smart Check System displays correction instructions to help the

patron solve problems. If this fails, the system instructs the patron to ask for

help at the circulation desk.

Barcodes

Bad or Unreadable Barcodes

When the scanner tries to read a bar code that is not configured on the

system, or if the bar code is unreadable (damaged or incomplete), an error

screen appears and the patron is instructed to seek help at the front desk.

Bar Code Formats

The Smart Check system identifies library materials by reading bar codes on

the items. Several bar code formats have been developed. The Smart Check

system is pre-programmed to read the following bar code formats:

§ Codabar

§ Code 39

§ Plessey

§ Telepin Alphanumeric

§ Code 128

If your library uses a bar code format not included with the Smart Check

software, you may specify a bar code format to replace one of the bar code

formats listed above.

Bar Code Placement

Consistent bar code placement on all of your library material is necessary for

easy and consistent patron use.