Have you ever wished for more hours in the day?

Surpass Self-Check gives you the extra time you’ve always wanted! When patrons check out their own materials and obtain basic account information independently, YOU have more time to devote to those tasks only YOU can do: helping patrons select and use materials, teaching, planning, shelving. 

How Surpass Self-Check Works

Surpass Self-Check is an easy-to-use program that allows library patrons to check out materials and access account information such as materials on loan, overdue materials, and fines owed.  They can also be given access to check in materials.  The software features automatic book-jacket cover image display for materials.

Surpass Self-Check Configurations
Configure your ideal self-service station with Surpass Self-Check software. Run the software on your own PC or on a Surpass integrated touch-screen PC. Choose a touch screen or mouse for patron use, then lock away the keyboard to secure the computer. 

Full-Time Kiosk
Run Surpass Self-Check on a computer dedicated to self-service.  Patrons can use the self-service station at the same time you are working and circulating materials at the circulation desk.

Part-time Self-Service
You can offer Surpass Self-Check when your library is unmanned for a period of time. Install Surpass Self-Check on your PC and provide a barcode imager and keyboard or mouse for patrons to use the station.  Before you leave, simply start the software and turn the monitor for patrons to see.

Benefits of Surpass Self-Check

For schools
You have more time to work with patrons.  Students, faculty and staff can easily circulate their own materials and inquire into their accounts.  You’re freed to help patrons select and use materials.

For religious and special libraries
Patrons can easily circulate materials when the library is unmanned.  If you have a volunteer, he or she can assist patrons while those who have selected materials check out on their own.

For understaffed media centers.

SSC automates rote tasks, freeing you to plan, shelve and meet patrons’ research needs.

For corporate libraries
Your library can be available the entire work day even if you don’t have a full-time employee to man it.  Employees can select and check out materials and inquire into their accounts freely throughout the day.

Anyone can use Surpass Self-Check

SSC was piloted in an elementary school!  On-screen prompts and a simple check-out procedure make the program easy for most ages and abilities to use.

A successful scan produces an affirming "beep" and displays the book jacket (where available) for visual verification.  A distinct, customizable sound alerts you to problems.

Patrons appreciate being able to "help themselves" while you are working with others.  Children and adults alike enjoy the interactive touch screen process.  

View sample screens by clicking the image below:

Surpass Self-Check Options

Surpass Self-Check will run on your own PC or a Surpass touch-screen PC.

Your PC: Choose software, touch-screen monitor or mouse, scanner, and slip printer (optional).

Touch-screen PC: Choose software, scanner, and slip printer (optional).