Specifications

Communication
This system sends and receives information from the automated
circulation system (ACS). This information is exchanged in a manner
consistent with 3M’s Standard Interface Protocol (SIP-1 or SIP-2).
This system also communicates with patrons by identifying the
patron's ID and leading them through the process of checking out
materials. The SelfCheck™ 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.
Bar Codes
Bad or Unreadable Bar Codes
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 SelfCheck system identifies library cards and library materials by
reading bar codes on the items. Several bar code formats have been
developed. The SelfCheck system is pre-programmed to read the
following bar code formats:
 Codabar
 Code 39
 Plessey
 Telepin Alphanumeric
 Code 128
 EAN-13
 UPC-A
If your library uses a bar code format not included by default with the
SelfCheck 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 library materials is necessary for
easy and consistent patron use. If the bar code placement on library
materials varies, the system must be set up in the center scanning
configuration.
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