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Scanning for the public
5:53 PM EDT 3/20/08
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 (actually in my office, and I'm usually the only one to use it) 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!
Re: Scanning for the public
9:19 PM EDT 3/26/08 as a reply to Pam Henley.
Thanks for the great question!

I'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.
Re: Scanning for the public
4:23 PM EDT 3/27/08 as a reply to Tim King.
We don't have a scanner for the public and suspect we won't. Rather, our next copier will have scanning capability (as they are all "digital" anyway) and will be able to send a scan to an e-mail address.

No timeline for this, though. We do have the very occasional request.
Re: Scanning for the public
7:09 PM EDT 3/27/08 as a reply to Pam Henley.
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.