We also use automated checkout and we do not use cards or pockets at all. We stamp the due date in the book onto “Date Due” stickers (available from Highsmith and others)  …

Kristie

Kristie McGarry

Library Media Specialist

Derby High School

8 Nutmeg Avenue

Derby CT  06418

From: casl-l-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:casl-l-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Elaine Shapiro
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 8:57 AM
To: CASL_L
Subject: [CASL-L] Circulation question

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