[Web4lib] Public Library Scanning Setup

[Jeffrey Smilko]

2 Libraries that I currently support have networked scanners.  Fleetwood 
Area Public Library uses a HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 and Mifflin Community 
Library uses a Epson GT2500.  Both are setup the same way an icon on the 
desktop to invoke the scanning software and a folder where the scanned 
doc ends up.  The HP is an all-in-one so it must be installed as a 
printer on each PC also.  I don't use HP's software just Windows XP scan 
wizard I create a shortcut from it (It's in the system32 folder) to the 
desktop.  I feel it's simpler, easier to use.  The Epson is a dedicated 
scanner with a nic in it.  I think I use Epson's scanning software on 
those desktops but not sure its been a while since I set it up.  All 
scans go to the a folder on the desktop.  After that they can delete it, 
save it to a usb stick, attach it to an email, insert it in a Word doc, 
etc....  None of the libraries charge for scanning.

I have a 3rd library with a Konica c203 copier which we are going to 
setup so all the patrons PC's can scan using it.  I just didn't get the 
chance to set it up yet.

Hope that helps!

Thanks,

Jeffrey P. Smilko
Technology Support Assistant
Berks County Public Libraries
1040 Berks Road
P.O. Box 689
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: 610-378-5260 ext: 2508


On 1/3/2011 7:41 PM, Sarah Campany wrote:
> We are setting up a new information center in which we plan to provide scanning and faxing capabilities for patrons.
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> I am wondering if other public libraries offer the capability to scan? If so, what do you charge (if anything) and how is it set up? Do you allow patrons to scan and e-mail from a public account to themselves? Or save to a USB or disc (does this exist without being hooked up to PC?)
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> Thanks,
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> Sarah Campany
> Columbia Pike Branch, Arlington Public Library
> 816 South Walter Reed Drive
> Arlington, VA 22204
> 703.228.5710
> scampany at arlingtonva.us
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