EnvisionWare's Network Add Value Station provides centralized locations within each building where patrons or students can add money to their library deposit account. Deposit accounts can then be used to pay for printing, copying, fines, and other library or campus services.
In the photo to the left, the patron scans his library card under the barcode scanner and then enters his PIN on the touchpad. The display shows the current balance on the library deposit account. Bills may be inserted to add value up to the maximum permitted by the library's policy. When the transaction is complete, the system prints a receipt showing the amount deposited and the patron's new balance.
The funds are now on deposit, permitting patron use of the existing barcode-based library card as a payment card.
Staff can use the web-based cash reconciliation reports to reconcile funds on deposit.
The NAVS is secure, and designed for 3rd party cash collection. One key opens the cabinet for servicing (large paper roll replacement). A different key removes the locking, high capacity bill stacker. A third key unlocks the bill stacker for cash removal.
The unit measures 24" (610mm) H x 24" (610mm) W x 12" (305mm) D and is made of 14 gauge cold rolled steel. It's secure, attractive, and virtually indestructable. The rear door mounts to a wall with 6 bolts/anchors and the entire unit swings out on a concealed hinge for service. The system is powered by a 120/240V 50-60 Hz power supply with protected cable lock, and a 15 ft Ethernet cable. The standard model includes the BarcodePlus Keypad, 4x20 Display, Integrated barcode scanner, Present kiosk receipt printer, and universal bill validator with stacking cassette and dual locks. An option can be added to accept coins. Multiple currencies are supported.
The EnvisionWare hardware is designed for centralized management and maintenance. Units can be diagnosed locally at the machine, remotely at the library's IT department, or centrally at one of EnvisionWare's support centers.
The NAVS works in combination with the BarcodePlus Terminal Engine which is a required software module that manages all NAVS units and all BarcodePlus Ethernet Terminals that are connected to copiers.
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Watch the Patron Experience |
| Click on the above link to watch a short movie illustrating the path taken by a book in a central easy process for adding $1.00 to a user's account. (This file suitable for ISDN or 56K links). |
