New books enter circulation quicker; staff time and effort in receipting new stock can be significant reduced by using the sorter as part of the acquisitions process.
Returned items are made available quicker; items that are on hold or belong in the short loan collection can be sorted into dedicated bin locations so that they can be given priority and returned to the shelves immediately.
More convenient returns facilities; external access points allow library customers to return items out-of-hours.
Five reasons to choose a 3M Automated Sortation System
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Not just for RFID: The system works seamlessly with multiple technologies (i.e. RFID, Barcode & EM).
Space-saving design: The modular design provides flexibility in planning the best use of available space.
Hassle-free: 3M sorters are highly reliable and where support is required a team of fully trained local engineers are on hand to help.
Seen not heard: The conveyor system quickly and quietly transports items to the bin locations.
Kind to your stock: The unique sweep technology gently sorts both thick and thin items whilst minimising damage.
