Does anyone out there do both manual and automated checkout? In other words, do students sign their name on a book card, as well as having the book signed out electronically? I work in an elementary school, and this was the custom before I took the job. But it takes a lot of time to file and then re-card the books. I'm wondering if there is a good reason to maintain both systems. I do like that I can pick up a book, glance at the card, and see how many students have taken it out. Given our slow computers, this can be faster than running "item history".

Elaine Shapiro

Broad Brook School