User's Manual

1-14 ILS 2.5 User Guide
The Self-Checkout Station supports multiple languages simultaneously. When
programmed, a language selection screen is presented to the patron to select a language for
the self-checkout transaction.
A typical scenario for a patron to check out a book is as follows.
1 A patron arrives at the Self-Checkout Station and selects a language (if using multiple
languages).
2 The patron is identified by the system with their patron ID card.
3 The system confirms the patron’s eligibility to conduct a transaction through validation
of the patron ID card.
4 The patron is led through the transaction process by communication with the system
through a touch screen monitor. The patron checks out items by passing them one at a
time over a short-range wireless interrogator that is located in the Self-Checkout
Station.
a The short-range interrogator generates a radio field, which activates and
interrogates the tagged item.
b The interrogated item ID is passed to the Intelligent Library Controller.
c The Intelligent Library Controller determines the item status and actions that can be
taken via communications with the Library Management System.
d The Intelligent Library Controller updates the Self-Checkout Station, which notifies
the patron about their transaction status.
5 After the patron scans all the items to be checked out, the patron touches Done and
receives a receipt for the transaction, listing all materials checked out and the
respective due dates.
Portable Inventory Reader
The Portable Inventory Reader provides inventory management functions, such as
inventory reconciliation and item search. The device consists of a hand-held, rechargeable
battery operated wand that generates a radio field that scans RFID tagged items. The wand
is attached with cabling to a data terminal, which can be carried in one hand or strapped
onto the wrist, storing information read by the wand. The data stored in the terminal can be
downloaded to the Intelligent Library Controller in real-time either with the standard data
terminal or wirelessly.