Gate counters in libraries

Wed May 20 13:07:42 EDT 2015

5.20.15

Hi,

We use a rather low tech solution, but it works for us.  We have a Main Library (currently closed for renovation) and 3 Branches.  Each location is equipped with a Amseco counter:

Amseco Wireless Photobeam Door Chime with Entry/Exit People Counters

Part #

EWP-202C
We  read the counter each morning, record the number then clear the counter.  This counter keeps track of entrances and exits separately.   Good luck!
Kind regards,
Janet Fine
Department Head, Circulation and Computer Services
Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Avenue
Great Neck, New York 11023
516-466-8055 exts 205/230
janetfine at greatnecklibrary.org

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Art Gutierrez" <agutierr at EMPORIA.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:05pm
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Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Gate counters in libraries

Hi Jennifer and Sara,

At our library we moved to a solution sold by trafsys, specifically we use the Omni Counter.  [ http://www.trafsys.com/hardware/ ]( http://www.trafsys.com/hardware/ )   I am sure there are different options available but this is the one we went with.   We purchased the additional equipment to be able to view our stats over the web and you can download them as well.  You can equip multiple doors and view them all from your desk.  This is just what we are using so I am not promoting this solution.  The customer service has been pretty good when we have had any issues.

Thanks
Art

Art Gutierrez
William Allen White Library
Emporia State University
620-341-6205
[ agutierr at emporia.edu ]( mailto:agutierr at emporia.edu )

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Walz, Jennifer
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 10:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Gate counters in libraries

Sara,

Just to give an idea, we have used at least to options throughout the years.   Currently we are employing our 3M gates to give us a number for each day.  This is indicated on the readout on the gate(s) themselves.  We have two gates.  Each evening at close, we manually check the number, right it down, subtract from the previous day.   One of our staff members keeps these in an excel spreadsheet and we have a tally for the year / month / semester / etc.  

In the past we have used another form of gate counter – one that you can readily buy at various places.  It is just a beam from a box with a counter on one side of your doorway and a reflective strip or button on the other side.  Needs electricity to run but we employed this in another building where we only had one door in and out of our building.  Still had to check the count each evening and keep a manual record, but it worked fine.  

How do others do this??  Just curious.

Jennifer

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Jennifer Walz, MLS - Head of Research & Distance Services 
Kinlaw Library -  Asbury University 
One Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 
859-858-3511 ext. 2269 
[ jlwalz at asbury.edu ]( mailto:jlwalz at asbury.edu )

From: Web technologies in libraries [[ mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ]( mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU )] On Behalf Of Sara Brownmiller
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 11:39 AM
To: [ WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ]( mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU )
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Gate counters in libraries

This may be a little off-topic for this list, but I’m not sure where else to make this inquiry.

We need to replace the software and equipment that we use to collect gate counts – people entering the library buildings.     If you collect this information, how are you doing this?    The software and equipment that we use is no longer supported and the vendor has gone out of business.    I’m trying to find other options that we can investigate.

If you know of other lists that might be able to help with this question, please let me know.

Thanks, Sara
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Sara Brownmiller
 Director, Library Systems
 University of Oregon Libraries
 Eugene, OR 97403-1299
 541-346-2368
[ snb at uoregon.edu ]( mailto:snb at uoregon.edu )

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