Checking+Out+Library+Books

New Way of Checking Out Library Books
posted by: **julianai**

In this sketch, a small electronic device is placed on the back of each book. The functions of this device is that it has three settings: Check Out, Renew, and Import. To begin, you simply swipe your York Library/Student Card through the device, and it then verifies your status as a student. You then choose one of the three options.

When you press the checkout button, the device associates your library card/ student identity with the book and a due date appears at the bottom of the device. Then you can simply walk out of the library with the book already checked-out.
 * Check Out**

The Renew option allows you to connect the device (through a USB cable) to your computer, where online you can renew. After it has been renewed, you receive a new due date at the bottom of the device.
 * Renew**

The Import setting allows you to insert a USB stick (data drive) where you can import the contents of the book in PDF Format. Doing this puts a time stamp on the pdf and will no longer be available after a given due date. You can renew, etc, all online.
 * Import**

See The Sketch In Action!
http://vimeo.com/6628115

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