[OPLINLIST] scanning charges

[neeperro@oplin.org]

Community Library in Sunbury has 1 scanner at a patron workstation.

The use is about the same as Chad describes, except ours is only a scanner.
All patron stations access a single networked color printer.

Demand has been very moderate.

R. W. (Bob) Neeper     Cell: (740)-407-3572
Community Library
44 Burrer Dr.
Sunbury, Oh 43074
Tel:  (740)-965-3901


> Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson has a public
> multi-purpose color copier with scanning capabilities. We currently have
> it set up to scan documents to a network location accessible by patron
> workstations. Demand for this feature is moderate, and slowly
> increasing. Library staff are happy to assist patrons at no fee. Patrons
> are able to access/e-mail/manipulate/copy their scanned documents on a
> patron workstation...no fees. The only charge incurred by the patron is
> if the patron decides to print the document (back to the multi-purpose
> color copier). Standard printing fees then apply. Since the
> copier/scanner is in a public area, repeat customers are able to work
> with less staff assistance.
>
> -----------------------
> Chad Neeper
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> Level 9 Networks
> 740-548-8070 (voice)
> 866-214-6607 (fax)
>
> --   Full LAN/WAN consulting services   --
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>
>
>
> Linda Slaninka wrote:
>> How do libraries that provide a scanning service for clients handle
>> the process?  Currently we will scan and send to an email at no
>> charge.  We do charge for a scan to print.  The service has come to
>> demand a great deal of staff time (scanner is accessible to staff only).
>>
>> Do other libraries:
>>          Limit the number of items to be scanned per patron, per visit?
>>          Charge the patron?
>>          Have a policy to share on the topic?
>>
>> Thanks for any input you can offer.
>>
>> Linda S. Slaninka, Director
>> Swanton Public Library
>> 305 Chestnut Street
>> Swanton, Ohio
>> 43558
>> 419-826-2760
>> Fax: 419-826-1020
>>
>>
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