Specifications

Preparing Your Library for Patron Self-service
Check-out
A number of requirements must be met for the installation and
operation of the SelfCheck system. These requirements include
adequate space and environmental conditions, electrical power
connection, connection to the automated circulation system (ACS),
and staff training.
Installation Checklists
Before installation can occur, personnel in your library will be asked
to fill out the SelfCheck™ System Checklist. Use the following
checklist to prepare for SelfCheck system installation:
 SelfCheck System Checklist – This document is used to
provide information to 3M personnel about the specific needs of
your library pertaining to the SelfCheck system. This document
includes the general pre-installation requirements.
You will also receive a System Administrator's Packet that is used
to provide technical information needed to set up communication
between your circulation system and the SelfCheck system.
Staff Preparation and Training
The introduction of patron self-service will fundamentally change how
your library circulates items. Since patrons will be able to process
their own routine checkouts, your staff will have more time to
respond to patrons with more complicated checkout problems or
information requests. Because the new system will affect the nature
of their work, the entire library staff should be involved in the
preparation for installation. The staff will help to identify the library
functions that can be enriched with the added resources and time
made available by the SelfCheck system.
A key element of any media loss prevention effort is a successful
staff training program. Your SelfCheck system will be much more
effective with the active cooperation and participation of your entire
library staff. We recommend that you use the operator guides
provided with the system as texts for periodic formal security training.
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