How does the automated Book Drop sorting system work?
As described in the automated check-in section above, this system uses a standard in-wall book return (one handed face plate is recommended). Patrons are instructed to insert one item at a time into the chute. After an item goes down the chute, it is directed to a conveyor belt that moves it up and across RFID readers that read the tag and reactivate the security bit. Items are then sorted according to library defined criteria as described above. In the automated sorting process, items without RFID tags are delivered to the exception bin.
