[CALIBK12] Library Bookcheck Advice

[Aileen Willoughby]

We have a 3M security system and a 3M Bookcheck machine 
(activates/deactivates the magnetic strip on the books).  The Bookcheck 
just died after almost 6 years of use.  Since we don't have a 
maintenance contract (is $1,000 a year), the minimum cost for repair 
(just to come out) will be close to $500; a new system will be about 
$3200. 

For those who have the 3M Bookcheck, how long has it functioned for your 
library?  On our machine, the light doesn't go on and the thumper 
doesn't work.  The power is still live to the machine and the cord is 
connected.  I've pushed the Reset button to no avail.

It's hard to justify the cost of a magnetic strip activator that is over 
$3,000, and of course the repair cost is not cheap.  Does anyone have 
any ideas or other products that would work?  I've never had any 
problems before.  And please, I don't need criticism on why I bought a 
3M system.  I just need so solutions to my problem.

Thanks,
Aileen Willoughby, LMT
Palos Verdes High School



Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District