[Koha] iPad checkouts in Koha

[Keener, Nancy]

Chad, we began circulating a small number of preloaded Kindle readers about 3 months ago.  We loaded them with about four young adult titles each.  They circulate just like a regular book with no special rules.   We decided at our circ team meeting to not get overly nervous about keeping them safe.  If they all disappeared, then that would be a sign it wasn't going to work.  

Staff have been given instructions for inspecting and recharging them when they return.  

I just checked in the catalog and they are all checked out with no lost or missing.  

I'm not sure what the next step will be, but I will be sure to find out since we seem to be doing well so far.

Nancy Keener
Systems Librarian
I.T.O.S.C. Chair
Washoe County Library System
Reno, Nevada
775 327-8347
nkeener at washoecounty.us



-----Original Message-----
From: Koha [mailto:koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz] On Behalf Of Chad Roseburg
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 1:52 PM
To: koha at lists.katipo.co.nz
Subject: [Koha] iPad checkouts in Koha

We are going to start circulating iPads this month and had a question about circ rules.

How would you set up a circ rule that would:
* checkout for 2 hours
- Once overdue, immediately:
   * Suspend the patron's account
   * Charge replacement costs

Anyone else checking out iPads? What's your experience been and how do you handle checkouts, fines ...etc?

Thank you!

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Chad Roseburg
Automation Dept.
North Central Regional Library
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