Plescon Security Products
Plescon Security Products was first established in 1978. From our offices
in Ipswich we supply innovative security solutions for public, academic
and business libraries throughout the UK and abroad. Throughout those 25
years the library market has changed quite considerably - likewise we have
gone from strength to strength to become one of the most reputable and
reliable library security specialists in the country.
An established range of products includes: book detection systems offering
both electromagnetic and radio-frequency technologies, a host of
accessories including security triggers, deactivation/reactivation units,
entry and exit gates, electronic people counters and state of the art
self-service systems that allow users to issue and return their own items
In education, every penny counts. Expenditure needs to be justified and
budgets spent wisely. In a library, the stock is the main asset - but it
needs to be protected against loss from 'permanent borrowing' - either
mistakenly or intentionally. The cost of installing appropriate security
measures will quickly show results preventing the expense and frustration
of lost stock.
Our reputation has been built over the past 25 years on the ability to
listen and interpret the librarian's security requirements. Acknowledged
for our specialist expertise in securing educational libraries we have a
system or product to suit every situation.
The Electromagnetic system is the most popular system for academic
libraries. Neat and simple to use, material is protected with a security
strip - usually incorporated into a barcode, which is compatible with all
known library management systems. To issue an item the librarian needs
only to pass a hand held scanner over the barcode, this simultaneously
issues and adjusts the stock control system. Once deactivated the material
can be taken in and out of the library repeatedly without activating the
alarm.
Many colleges and universities have extended their library opening hours
to facilitate the ever-increasing demand from students to gain access to
what is an essential aid to their studies. Any increase in students will
inevitably mean an increase in the amount of books being issued and at
busy times of the day such as lunchtimes large queues may form.
Described as a "Queuebuster", our self-issue machine Kwik-Issue is a
simple to use system that allows borrowers to issue their own items
without having to go to the issue desk. Ongoing development of this unit
over the past year with Optical Solutions has resulted in the ultimate
self-service machine. Our dual-purpose unit allows users to not only issue
their own items but return them as well. Additional optional facilities
include renewals, renew all items a payment facility and borrower
information - a screen that details current loans, outstanding fees
resulting from overdue items and a list of books that may have been
reserved.
Operating the dual purpose unit couldn't be easier. Users insert their
borrower card and simply follow the on-screen instructions which can be in
the form of text, image, sound, video or a combination of all four. A
touch screen enables users to toggle between the different modes of issue
and return by selecting finish at the bottom of the screen without having
to first remove their borrower card thus allowing users to issue and
return a number of items in one simple transaction. Once all transactions
have been completed the borrower simply removes their card and waits for
the printed receipt.
All of the products that we supply have been developed with the librarian
in mind. They are extremely easy to use and allow items to be issued
quickly and efficiently - two very important factors in a busy library
environment.
To find out more about how we can help secure your library click on the
link below.
www.plescon.co.uk
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