User's Manual

Using DiscMate: Linking Procedure 10-5
Linking Procedure
The DiscMate solution uses circulation circuits (RFID tags) to track electronic media
within the Intelligent Library System Open Plus. Two tags can be used to maintain content
validation: a security tag and a content tag. The security tag (sometimes known as the case
tag) is the larger tag on the inside of the case that is read by the exit gates. The content tag
(sometimes known as the hub tag) attaches directly to the disc around the inner ring of the
disc, which in this procedure, is linked to the security tag.
The linking procedure performs a dual purpose: to link the security and content tags
together and to enter the security ID number into a database. The procedure creates a
relationship between the contents of the case and the case itself, producing a single
security ID number (Linked Set) that is utilized by the LMS. That security ID is stored in a
database that verifies the check-in/checkout status of the electronic media upon checkout,
and if applicable, whether the case requires unlocking.
The DiscMate solution is a flexible in handling the different implementation scenarios
used by libraries. For example, one library might decide they will use barcodes on a case
and a content tag on a CD/DVD. Another library might decide that they require the
security tag and content tag on jewel and locking cases. The different situations are
configured within the Circuit Linking Utility.
Configuring Hardware to Link Media
To run the Circuit Linking Utility, you need:
• Circulation Circuit Programmer computer
• 2 Barcode scanners
• Barcode scanner user manual
• Staff Station Reader configured as a tag pad
• Circuit Linking Utility program
• Gender changer, DB25 male to DB25 male adapter
• DB25 female to DB9 female adapter
• Keyboard Wedge cable, with one male and one female connector