Scanning for the public Robin Hastings 2008-03-27T23:09:54Z 2008-03-27T23:09:54Z

We offer a scanner in our Public Computer Center, but we offer VERY minimal help to go with it. We have 32 computers and one person on the desk, so most patrons understand. For the most part, folks who need to use the scanner have used one before and understand the basics, they just need a pointer to get started on our particular model.

Robin Hastings 2008-03-27T23:09:54Z Bob Watson 2008-03-27T20:23:57Z 2008-03-27T20:23:57Z

We don&#039;t have a scanner for the public and suspect we won&#039;t. Rather, our next copier will have scanning capability &#040;as they are all &#034;digital&#034; anyway&#041; and will be able to send a scan to an e&#045;mail address.<br /><br />No timeline for this, though. We do have the very occasional request.

Bob Watson 2008-03-27T20:23:57Z Tim King 2008-03-27T01:19:58Z 2008-03-27T01:19:58Z

Thanks for the great question!<br /><br />I&#039;m making this the [url http://www.webjunction.org/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=7513]Question of the Week[/url]. People can respond to and discuss the topic in this discussion thread.

Tim King 2008-03-27T01:19:58Z Pam Henley 2008-03-20T21:53:43Z 2008-03-20T21:53:43Z

I read the post about scanner recommendations, but would like to ask a more general question: how do libraries handle scanning? We have a scanner for staff &#040;actually in my office, and I&#039;m usually the only one to use it&#041; but would like to put it out for the public, since we do get a few requests. So my question: if you offer scanning for the public, does staff do it, or is the scanner out and available for anyone to use? Do people seem to be able to manage, or does staff usually have to help? Any suggestions or guidelines? Thanks!

Pam Henley 2008-03-20T21:53:43Z