Media Barcode Scanner

Department:

Circulation

Purpose:

The Media Desk has one barcode scanner for different purposes.

Overview:

There is one barcode scanners located at the Media Desk that serve various purposes.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

N/A

Safety Issues/Precautions:

N/A

Equipment/Supplies:

N/A

Procedure

1. Hand held Adeptus barcode scanner:

a. There is one (1) hand held Adeptus scanner located at the Media Desk. This scanner is connected to the computer with access the
Sierra program as well as the ILL checkout program.

b. If the scanner does not scan the barcode:

i. Verify that the correct entry box is clicked on at the page. (i.e: Scan Item Number)

ii. Verify that the cord connecting the scanner and the computer is connected securely.

iii. Attempt to scan barcode at various angles.

iv. If barcode is a patron ID:

1. Run finger across barcode and rescan. (The oil from your skin may make the barcode easier to read.)

2. Slightly flex the ID card in and out and rescan. (The different angles of flexing the card may make the barcode easier to
scan.)

v. If nothing works:

1. Manually input barcode number into computer.

2. Turn off computer.

3. Wait a minute and restart computer.

4. If scanner still does not work contact the IT desk at x5678.