OCS Library Systems

TIMED ACCESS GATEKEEPERON-LINE PRINT VENDING

OVERVIEW

The OCS library system includes – PC time management and print/copy vending. Using the library card or no card – users can gain access to PCs and pay for printing.

Account balances are stored in the OCS Server not on magnetic stripe cards – this allows for many more options and functionality and much greater reliability.

Account Media and Print options

Options for media No cards Bar Coded Cards Standard Magnetic cards

Options for print vending No reader – no print station – charge account from

client PC NTS Print release – to a printer or copier/printer PC print station – with no reader – swipe bar code or

swipe magnetic stripe reader.

Timed Access Limit patron time on computers Remote control computers from desk

Start, end, add time, reduce time, send message, send message and reboot

Users enter name and library card number or PIN or ‘one day use’ number.

Real-time updates from library circulation system Running time displayed – taskbar or on screen Programmable end of session warning Multiple time blocks – to manage busy or slower time

periods each day

GateKeeper

Sign up for next available PC When all of the computers are in use, Gatekeeper will queue

the users in a waiting list and assign PCs.

Option – no log on required until all of the computers are in use.

Option – Automatically give additional time when no one is waiting for a PC.

PC Reservation – Hold a PC for use at a set time and date.

OCS On Account Vending

Prepaid debit system Self Service Charge for Computer Prints, Microfilm Printing

and Photocopies Charge for library book fines and other over the

counter transactions Secure, Reliable, Easy to use Automatic database updates from a host college

or library database

Network layout

The On Account Vending system requires an NT/2000 server that can be accessed through the WAN/LAN. The server has the account database with the balance and the record of PC use.

Device such as the ON CASH and the NTS print/copy controller are controlled through Ethernet from this server. Print jobs are NOT required to pass through the server.

WorkstationWorkstation

Workstation

Self ServiceCreate or Add Funds toan Account

OCS NTServer

Computers and printer inthe library or computer lab

NTS as copiercontrol

CentralizedAccounting Source

Control photo copyPrint scheduled jobs

LAN

NetworkSwitch or Hub

LANLAN

NTS as printrelease station

EthernetConnectionLAN

LAN

Network layout

Media for Accounts

Keypad entry – no cards required Cards:

Library (Bar Code) Cards – requires optional hardware

Standard Magnetic Stripe Cards Student ID Cards AAA Club or Shoppers Club Cards Any card with a standard ABA magnetic stripe

ON CASH SYSTEM

•For User ID Input Accepts: Bar Code Cards, Magnetic Stripe Cards, Keypad input.

•For Payment Accepts: 1,5,10 and 20 bills

•Prints a Receipt

Users create accounts and pin #s and add cash value to their accounts

Print Vending

ON Account print vending offers many more options and benefits over traditional methods. Option to print to local printers Option to use an NTS reader in place or a

debit reader and PC print station. Less hardware – and less mechanics = less

problems and lower cost.

Print Vending

Pay at originating PCEnter account information - Click “print” go to

printer.

No hardware, card readers or print stations, required

                                            

Pages 3 Black Cost .30 Select X Color Cost .75 Select

Step 1. Type Account Name or NumberPARTIAL OF NAME OR NUMBER – 3 OR MORE DIGITS – IS ACCEPTABLE

Step 2. Type PIN #

Step 3. Edit Document Description

Cancel Print – to release station

Check account balance

Pay at NTS Print station

Pay at NTS Ethernet controllerEnter acct information

Click “ send to print station”

NTS OPERATION

To Copy: Swipe card or enter account # Enter PIN # You have $10.00 Press 1 to copy - 3 to print - As copies are made - 9.90,

9.80, 9.70… Press Enter when finished

To Print: Swipe card or enter account # Enter PIN # You have $10.00 Press 1 to copy - 3 to print

3 jobs queued

Press ^ to scroll Sample.doc 4 pg $.40

Enter to print

Print and Copy Vending

The versatile NTS can control copies and prints with a multifunction copier/printer.

One device controls BOTH copying and printing.

Over- the-Counter Administrative module

Create new accounts Credit (add funds) to accounts Debit accounts: Point-of-Sale module Query all transactions for a given account Manage print queue