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All our printers, microform readers and photocopiers are attached to
'resource card readers'. Our users purchase 'resource cards'
(similar in appearance to credit cards). They can add money to these
cards at special machines installed in all libraries. Each time they
print the readers deduct the cost of the print. In the case of the
CD-Roms this is 10c. The readers are installed and monitored by a
commercial concern. They also visit twice a day to check the paper
and toner and to pick up any problem cards as well as being responsible
for arranging service calls for most faulty equipment. They can be
reached if any problem occurs by calling a pager service.
Although there are some problems inherent in this system, it does free library
staff from the necessity of keeping a check on the paper etc., although in very
busy periods we will add paper to the printers.
Cathy Bauer
Librarian
Architecture/Music Library
The University of Queensland
Australia 4072
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phone:61 7 3365 3762
fax :61 7 365 4836
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