On February 13, the 麻豆AV Library will launch a trial of the meeScan self-serve checkout service. meeScan is a cloud-based self-checkout system that allows you to use your smartphone, tablet, or a library provided iPad to check out materials. The system uses the built-in camera in a smartphone or tablet to scan the item barcode, allowing users to check items out themselves. meeScan is user-friendly and simple to setup!聽
Two meeScan units will be available for use in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library self-serve reserves room and the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering.
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Get the app!
Download the meeScan App (available at , and )
- Visit your app store and search for 鈥渕eeScan鈥�. Download and open the app on your device.聽 Allow meeScan to access your camera and to send you notifications.
Got the app? Check out a book in 3 easy steps!
- Activate meeScan.
- Touch 鈥淪TART鈥� at the welcome screen. Note: If your device screen is very small, you may have to scroll down to see the button.
- Press the camera icon to scan the 麻豆AV Library Activation Code.
听(12435975) - If asked, please allow meeScan to use your location.
- Use meeScan to borrow
- Touch 鈥淪TART鈥� at the welcome screen.
- First time around, you鈥檒l be asked to enter your 麻豆AV username/password (i.e. students/faculty/staff) or barcode#/PIN (i.e. alumni, BCI, memberships). Please ask听听 听听 library staff for help if you鈥檙e not sure what to enter.
- In the checkout screen, use the 鈥�+鈥� button to check out items.
- Scan your item(s) with your device.*
- Demagnetize items
- Make sure to demagnetize each item at any meeScan station using the meeScan tray.
- Your app will automatically show demagnetized items and indicate when you鈥檙e ready to go.
- Touch 鈥淔INISH鈥� button. A receipt listing borrowed items will be emailed to you.
*Useful hints for scanning:
- Fit the entire barcode in the viewfinder.
- Camera needs time to focus.
- Hold the phone steady.
- Don鈥檛 get too close.
- The best distance is around 15cm / 6鈥�.
- Avoid glare. Tilt the phone if necessary.
- Use flash in low light.
Check out with meeScan today!
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