Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Library is seeking the services of a vendor to provide library self-checkouts, security gates and required software. We would also like to enter a multi-year maintenance contract at the time of purchase. a. 12 Self-Check Out Units a. Self-Checkout Units must be capable of check-out via RFID and CODABAR Barcode, Renewals, and Account Viewing. b. Units must be compatible with APL Integrated Library Software, Symphony provided by Sirsi-Dynix. c. d. Units must be compatible with other brands of RFID tags and be able to desensitize all tags to pass through security gates. e. The units must be able to provide print and emailed receipts, additional option for SMS receipts is preferred. b. Security Gates a. Sufficient number to cover entrances for all five APL locations and various entrance sizes ranging from 8’ to 15.’ More specifics can be provided for accurate estimates. b. Security gates must be able to detect RFID tags which have not been desensitized by Self-Checkout or Staff Check out stations. c. Security gates must be able to track footfall for statistics. c. Deinstallation Support a. Vendor is responsible for removing the existing automation solutions. The library does not have the ability to remove the existing SelfCheckouts and Gates without potentially damaging the cabling beneath.
