Most any scanner will work - you may have to figure out the barcode configuration to make it work. I purchased a lightpen recently but we use Codabar barcodes so I had to turn that option on, as it was off by default. The lightpen I purchased is a USB type device and was $78 US dollars. FYI! Chris Cormack-6 wrote:

2009/11/17 Doug Kingston <dpk@efdss.org>:

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I am helping a small library to implement Koha here in London.  I am looking for recommendations for simple handheld scanners that integrate easily with Koha's web interface approach.

The simple rule of thumb is, does it act like a keyboard device?, if so, it will work.

IE can you take the scanner, scan a barcode and have it show up in a text editor, if so, it will work.

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Here's our example: 24.138.160.212 Achieved by adding <center><h1 style="font-size:250%;color:Green;text-align:center"><img src="http://.. path here ../Hanover Library Logo.png" align="middle" width="150" height="80">Hanover Library Catalogue <br></h1></center> to the OPAC Header preference. You can either add an image to the header area, or replace the embedded Koha icon in the OPAC, see Owen's very helpful blog on customising the Koha OPAC. http://www.myacpl.org/koha/?p=160 As he shows in the section on Opacheader, just describe the full path of the image you want to insert in the header area (in the HTML src command). Best wishes Agnes Barbara Keef wrote:

Hi all,

We had a couple of questions about setting up the layout of our webpage with KOHA. We have some ideas for image placement/colors but I would like to invite any of you who have customized your Koha OPAC to please send us a link so we can take a look at the possibilities.

And, in this same area, we wanted to use an image of our library and resize it for the new OPAC. Where do we save this image? I know with our own library website, images are saved to our server and FTP'd from there to the internet. Since we are making changes to Koha in real-time, where would we upload the photo from an-- our own computer? I guess my actual question is where is the image file stored?

Thanks again, folks on the list. I love the quick replies!

Regards,

Barbara

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In the StaffClient program, in the patron's account, under Fines, under Create Manual Invoice There are several types to choose from, such as Account Management Fee Cancel Credit Checkout Fee etc. Is there a place/way to create a new type of fee (or even to adjust the current types)? Thank you. Sally Bannen Adult Services/Cataloging Librarian Windham Public Library Windham, ME 04062 (207) 892-1908

This data has been added to the new manual: http://git.biblibre.com/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=kohadocs;a=summary Thanks Nicole C. Engard Doc Manager On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Agnes Rivers-Moore <arm@hanover.ca> wrote:

Hello Doug

The main points to check are that it connects to your PC conveniently (can be USB or "keyboard wedge" which means it connects in line with the keyboard, which is useful with older computers), and that it scans the barcode type that you are using. As Chris says, if you have a text editor open and you scan a barcode the number should appear, and if so, the scanner will 'send' to Koha. It is a good idea to test some 'used' barcodes if you have any, to see whether the scanner can read scuffed or slightly wrinkled ones successfully. Most scanners are capable of reading several barcode types - there are many, and the specification should list the ones it can read. You may need to adjust settings slightly, such as prefix and suffix characters, or whether you want to send an 'enter' character or not. We use Unitech, Symbol, and Metrologic. You should be able to find some models for under 100 pounds. One more tip - some can be set 'always on' and may come with a stand, some have triggers under the handle, some have buttons on top, some are held like a pen. Think about the staff working position before choosing, as a button in the wrong place can be very awkward to use.

Good hunting! Agnes

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