Scan checkout

70 votes

The option to scan codes to check books out rather than scrolling titles or entering titles in search bar. This would make check out easier for all, but also for struggling students.

Under consideration Suggested by: Teresa (20 Apr, '20) • Upvoted: 21 Feb • Comments: 3

Comments: 3

21 Apr, '20
Sean Patterson Admin
Hi Teresa,

Currently when in the Student Area of the site, you can click in the search box and use a USB scanner to enter an ISBN code. From there it will search that code and bring up the right book. The student will still have to click to check out the book, but they will at least be able to find it via the scanner.

We intend to improve this functionality in the future to make it more user friendly.

Thanks for your suggestion and thank you for using Booksource Classroom!
05 Sep, '20
Carolyn
I would love to be able to scan books to check them out. With Covid, my students aren't allowed to browse my physical books, so using BookSource has given me a way for them to virtually browse the library; however, simply clicking "check out" doesn't mean they actually have the book. If we could scan it, I would know they physically took the book. Right now, my entire library is in my house, so I have to bring books in for students as they request them.
19 Oct, '20
Ashley Houghton
It would be amazing if they could checkout books right from their iPad devices using their iPad cameras.