User's Manual

Introduction: Document Overview 1-5
Document Overview
This manual provides a general overview of the ILS technology and illustrates the use and
operation of each component.
This manual has been designed for the librarian and administrator and contains all the
information necessary to take full advantage of the system capabilities. The Intelligent
Library System enhances your library experience because of the system's inherent ease of
use and efficiency.
This manual is organized into chapters, with each chapter describing a system peripheral,
such as the Self-Checkout Station. Each peripheral is designed with a specific system role
in mind. For example, patrons typically use the Self-Checkout Station, while Library staff
use the Portable Inventory Reader. Read the sections that apply to your role for ILS
system operation.
This manual is divided into the following chapters that cover system peripherals and
important ILS tasks.
• Introduction (See page 1-1)
• Application Server (See page 2-1)
• Self-Checkout Station (See page 3-1)
• Portable Reader (See page 4-1)
• ILS Remote Monitor (See page 5-1)
• CheckVIEW (See page 7-1)
• Exception Ticket Printer (See page 6-1)
• CheckPASS (See page 11-1)
• Tagging procedures (See page 8-1)
• Troubleshooting Guide (See page 12-1)
• System Maintenance Guide (See page 13-1)
Intended Audience
This document is intended for library staff and administrators as well as Checkpoint
Systems field service staff. The library staff includes librarians, support staff, and
temporary staff. The Field Service staff is comprised of the Checkpoint installers and
technical support personnel. These audiences need to understand the basic functions,
operations, and procedures related to the ILS.