Some libraries in PaILS/SPARK lend them out for 1 week. They are pretty much always on reserve and never sit on the shelf for a casual check out.
There are a few learning curves: * A few libraries have a system in place to have the data plan on the unit deactivated when it is 1 day overdue to get it returned. Patrons were more willing to return a useless brick😉 * One library has several different models and troubleshooting issues over the phone became a bit challenging. Reference staff had to figure out which model they were dealing with first * Power cords and a/c adapters went missing or were "replaced" by patrons. * Choosing the best Tupperware container to circulate them in is a fun hour in the grocery store Jennifer Bruch ILS Application Specialist Pennsylvania Integrated Library System 717-818-2703 [email protected] Submit a SPARK Support Request<https://sparkpa.helpspot.com/index.php?pg=request> ________________________________ From: Open-ils-general <[email protected]> on behalf of Diane Disbro <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 7:54 PM To: Evergreen Discussion Group <[email protected]> Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hot spots Good evening - What is the loan period for you internet hot spots? Is it working well for your patrons? Thank you. Diane Disbro Scenic Regional Library Missouri
