Using some sort of Electronic Sign In to Library

[Tina M. Glatz]

Hi,

 

I'm toying with the idea of setting a computer up near the front entrance of my high school library to use as an electronic sign in and an information display.

 

Currently we have a handmade sign that is boring and a clipboard for students to sign in.  I'm thinking of creating a Google Form for students to use to sign in. 

 

Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions?

 

Tina

[bj neary]

My number at school during the day----215-884-4700 x2394

[Kathy Malatesta]

Tina,

 

This is my third year using a Google Docs form for students to sign in to the library. I have an old laptop with the doc set as its homepage. I was able to get this from our IT department because it was too old to be used as a 'regular' computer, but was perfect for allowing access to the Google form and the OPAC.

 

Every question is set as a required response. They are:

Student name

Pass is from (teacher names are in a drop down list)

Block (including before school - our most popular)

I am here to (with a select as many as apply - books, computer, research, test, tech support, print, read, etc.)

 

The reports and graphs are terrific for your information and for including in your reports. I can also quickly scan the spreadsheet when to verify the location of a student.

 

Best of luck!

[Catherine Scholl]

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[bj neary]

Here is a powerpoint filled with step by step printscreens, hope this is helpful

[bj neary]

Tina and Nikki, I posted a powerpoint with step by step instructions---but it is at the very bottom of this discussion so you really have to look for it.  Let me know if you need help, BJ

[Tina M. Glatz]

BJ,

 

Thanks so much for the powerpoint!  I understand what you are talking about & will begin using it when our students get their id cards in a couple of weeks.  I'm so glad that I am a member of this group & that everyone is willing to help out.

 

Where are you in PA?  My hubby is from the Johnston/Windber area.  It's a beautiful state--just a little too cold for me!  LOL!

 

Tina

[Linda Dougherty]

BJ & Kathy, thanks for the Destiny Quest and the Google form check-in ideas! Plan on pulling out that old laptop tomorrow!

Linda Dougherty
Northwest High School
Cedar Hill, MO

[Kathy Malatesta]

You're welcome!

[bj neary]

You are welcome, good luck!

[bj neary]

Tina, Abington, PA right outside Philadelphia!