System for loaning out iPads/ laptops/ cameras to students and staff

[Mel_CTS]

We currently use an excel spreadsheet to record which person took which item and then mark it off when it has been returned, but this is time-consuming and isn't done every time something is taken. How does everyone else monitor equipment loaning? Looking for a few ideas to implement a better system than we currently have.

[snagrat]

Junior Librarian.

 

Just give the device a barcode like you would with a book

[strawberry]

Photos. When they collect it they hold it up and I take a photo. When they return it they get their picture back.

[Icangoogle]

Have all devices asset tagged and bar-coded by the library to distribute. We have 30 Ipads, 30 laptops, and 20 cameras. I certainly don't have time to keep track of devices. Library borrows the device the same way a book is borrowed.

[kathabell]

We use Asset Manager; all the kit has a QR key which we scan, update the website with who's borrowed it and book it back in when returned. Works well and not too time consuming.