[Koha] online card apps in Koha

Joann Ransom jransom at library.org.nz
Fri Sep 9 09:09:10 NZST 2011


Hi John,

I am very interested in this feature also - love it. Not sure how we would
arrange the invoicing / money transfer but I could contribute $USD1,000
towards the pot.

Cheers Jo.

On 9 September 2011 06:44, Crockett, John <JCrockett at washoecounty.us> wrote:

> Hello All,****
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> On the Koha listserv and by email we have expressed (varying levels of)
> interest in the development of an online library card application with real
> time ILS integration for use with Koha.  I submitted a development estimate
> to ByWater Solutions and they quoted about $15,000 US for this development.
> While this amount is well beyond our budget I’m sure there are many
> libraries that would be interested in this feature.  I wanted to touch base
> with you all again to see if there is continued interest, to each detail the
> exact specifications we desire for comparing/contrasting, and to see if we
> can move forward in cooperating on this development.****
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> Specifically, we here at Washoe County Library System are interested in is
> a full online library card application form with real time ILS interaction.
> Applicants would input their information online from the website or if at a
> branch they would input info at a dedicated computer terminal.  They would
> input their full information including name, address, email, phone, birth
> date, and preferred library branch.  They would then submit the information
> would receive a temporary library card number that would allow them to use
> the online databases and place holds on items.  If at a library branch, they
> would then go to the Circulation or Reference desk to show proof of
> residency and obtain their permanent library card.  Online applicants would
> also need to complete this final step before having full library privileges
> and being able to check out materials.****
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> If there is continued interest please let us know of your desired
> specifications.  Thank you for your consideration.****
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> John Crockett****
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> Internet Services Librarian****
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> www.washoecountylibrary.us****
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> 775-327-8364, cell-775-846-4581****
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> *From:* koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:
> koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz] *On Behalf Of *Sue McMillan
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 29, 2011 8:41 PM
> *To:* 'koha at lists.katipo.co.nz'
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Koha] online card apps in Koha****
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> Hello everyone, South Taranaki District Libraries would also be interested
> for this to be developed.  What we had in mind was a customer could join via
> the OPAC and be assigned a temporary number.  This would allow them to
> reserve items.  When the items were ready for pick up they new customer
> would come into the library with their identification and the membership
> application would be completed and the requested item handed over.****
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> Regards****
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> Susan McMillan****
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> Acquisitions and Systems Librarian****
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> South Taranaki District Libraries****
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> 06 278 0555 or freecall 0800 111 323 ext 8706****
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> ,sue.mcmillan at stdc.govt.nz****
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> http//:www.southtaranaki.com****
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> *From:* koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:
> koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz] *On Behalf Of *Joann Ransom
> *Sent:* Thursday, 30 June 2011 9:08 a.m.
> *To:* Crockett, John
> *Cc:* koha at lists.katipo.co.nz
> *Subject:* Re: [Koha] online card apps in Koha****
>
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> Oh this sounds exactly like what I'm pining for :)****
>
> 2011/6/30 Crockett, John <JCrockett at washoecounty.us>****
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>  ****
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> Hello All,****
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>  ****
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> Are any libraires using a realtime online library card application
> process?  At Washoe County Library System we will migrate to Koha later this
> year.  We would like patrons to fill out library card applications at a
> self-service computer station and then immediately present verification of
> residency to receive their card.  Any experience with form building programs
> or anything else?  Thanks for your input.****
>
>  ****
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> John Crockett****
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> Internet Librarian****
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> www.washoecountylibrary.us****
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> 775-327-8364, c-775-846-4581****
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