[11972] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Re: Campuswide All-Purpose Card
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Jan 30 20:47:17 1998
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 13:03:21 -0600
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.uh.edu>
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From: allisjj@wku.edu
Subject: RE: Campuswide All-Purpose Card
Deborah Willis <willisdj@redlands.cc.ok.us> writes:
>
>I have been asked by our college president to make inquiries of
>libraries regarding implementation of a campuswide all-purpose
>ID/debt/charge card system and its integration with the library's
>automation system. We are looking at the AT&T Campuswide card system,
>specifically the OPTIMCard. We are a small community college and
>currently run the Galaxy library automation software.
>
>I would appreciate responses to the following questions:
>
>Is your library planning to implement a campuswide ID/debt card system,
>such as the AT&T System, or has it already implemented such a system?
>
>Will/Does the library use the card to charge services, such as copying,
>computer printing, etc.?
>
>How did the integration process go? Pitfalls?
>
>I would especially appreciate insights from folks who:
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>(1) have experience integrating the AT&T card system, especially with
>the Galaxy software
>
>(2) have experience integrating any other, similar, card syst
>
Check with Western Kentucky Univerity in Bowling Green KY.
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From: "Neosha A. Mackey" <nam756f@vma.smsu.edu>
Subject: Re: Campuswide All-Purpose Card
We started using the ATT card about 3 years ago. We had to change
circulation policy to use ID number instead of barcode for campus people
(still use bar code for non-affiliated people.
>Will/Does the library use the card to charge services, such as copying,
>computer printing, etc.?
It is used for normal ID purposes but also as a debit card for vending,
foodservice, copiers and works quite well. Each person gets a monthly
printout showing use--now that is distressing when I see alll those vending
machine charges!
The Library Copy Service gets a daily printout showing use on copy
machines. Money is deposited monthly into our copy account.
>How did the integration process go? Pitfalls?
Getting all the wiring done, readers connected to copy machines was
difficult, but now all are in and working. We use the ATT readers with our
automation system (clasic NOtis) and they have worked very well.
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Neosha A. Mackey
Associate Dean of Library Services
Duane G. Meyer Library #175
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
(417) 836-4525 Fax:(417) 836-4764
E-mail: nam756f@vma.smsu.edu
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