Hi there, We are running Koha 2.2.2. We wish to move to a RFID ystem for self issuing, auto-returning and minor sorting, and stock counting reasons. I have read through literature from EnvisionWare, TechLogicand Bibliotheca. I am very impressed with the solutions offered by Envisionware, including the smart cardtype issues around topping up a card via crecit card or cash and using ir for internet access, photocopying, prinitng, issue charges etc. EnvisionWare apparently have clients running Evergreen, but they weren't sure about Koha. So my question is, do any libraries out there running 2.0.x have any comments, observations or advice they would be willing to share about RFID vendors and systems in relation to Koha. regards, Joann Ransom. Horowhenua Library Trust. New Zealand.
Hello Joann, Friday, June 6, 2008, 7:57:29 AM, you wrote: JR> Hi there, JR> So my question is, do any libraries out there running 2.0.x JR> have any comments, observations or advice they would be willing to JR> share about RFID vendors and systems in relation to Koha. we are planing integrate RFID system to KOHA but now we pick offers.. btw: we don't buy solution;) we want: - reader which can read tag for about 1 m (and more) in free space. - tag with ean13 code what this will give us: - free access to books (gateways with cam) - monitoring where book is - easy stock-taking of books (inventory check) - still barcode in use for circulation what your library want from RFID? -- The Main Library of Szczecin University. Computerization Department. http://bg.univ.szczecin.pl
Hello Joann, Friday, June 6, 2008, 7:57:29 AM, you wrote: JR> Hi there, JR> So my question is, do any libraries out there running 2.0.x JR> have any comments, observations or advice they would be willing to JR> share about RFID vendors and systems in relation to Koha. we are planing integrate RFID system to KOHA but now we pick offers.. btw: we don't buy solution;) we want: - reader which can read tag for about 1 m (and more) in free space. - tag with ean13 code what this will give us: - free access to books (gateways with cam) - monitoring where book is - easy stock-taking of books (inventory check) - still barcode in use for circulation what your library want from RFID? -- The Main Library of Szczecin University. Computerization Department. http://bg.univ.szczecin.pl
Hi Wojciech, The reasons I am looking at RFID are: 1. reduce staff time spent manually processing returned items (currently 1 full time time position). 2. self issue for patrons 3. quicker manual stocktaking 4. smart card functionality so that members can debit charges from their library card account balance, which can have credit added to it by credit card or cash, from both within the library and from home 5. The biggest driver of all is that we have a new building being planned. and our current bypass security system will not work with the building design. We can go to a tattletape system or go to RFID. I think RFID is the way of the future. regards Joann Ransom. On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Wojciech Zatorski <listy-in@zatorski.net> wrote:
Hello Joann,
Friday, June 6, 2008, 7:57:29 AM, you wrote:
JR> Hi there,
JR> So my question is, do any libraries out there running 2.0.x JR> have any comments, observations or advice they would be willing to JR> share about RFID vendors and systems in relation to Koha.
we are planing integrate RFID system to KOHA but now we pick offers.. btw: we don't buy solution;)
we want: - reader which can read tag for about 1 m (and more) in free space. - tag with ean13 code
what this will give us: - free access to books (gateways with cam) - monitoring where book is - easy stock-taking of books (inventory check) - still barcode in use for circulation
what your library want from RFID?
-- The Main Library of Szczecin University. Computerization Department. http://bg.univ.szczecin.pl
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Joann: Sorry I don't have any specific information I can offer, but as a general comment I've liked what I've seen of demos of the Bibliotheca RFID system. I've also looked at, and played with, Envisionware quite a bit. Envisionware certainly has the appearance of having put all their components together nicely, but they are completely Microsoft OS-centric (for the systems I've looked at). We are very much Linux here, so we've never purchased any of their products. With Envisionware it was always a matter of buying Yet Another Server, and I don't want to add any more servers, especially MS ones, even VM, to our network room. Greg Rolling Hills Consolidated Library ----------------------------------------------- Joann Ransom wrote:
Hi there,
We are running Koha 2.2.2. <http://2.2.2.> We wish to move to a RFID ystem for self issuing, auto-returning and minor sorting, and stock counting reasons.
I have read through literature from EnvisionWare, TechLogicand Bibliotheca.
I am very impressed with the solutions offered by Envisionware, including the smart cardtype issues around topping up a card via crecit card or cash and using ir for internet access, photocopying, prinitng, issue charges etc. EnvisionWare apparently have clients running Evergreen, but they weren't sure about Koha.
So my question is, do any libraries out there running 2.0.x have any comments, observations or advice they would be willing to share about RFID vendors and systems in relation to Koha.
regards,
Joann Ransom. Horowhenua Library Trust. New Zealand.
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