Add RFID multi scan function in Alma
Currently, Alma doesn't allow multi scan use with RFID readers.
This means librarians at circulation desk have to scan one by one items with RFID reader instead of dropping them off directely on the RFID reader. Thereby, RFID tech loses a huge part of his interest in library.
This is all the more strange that RFID self check machines offer this possibility with Alma.
To conclude, RFID libraries should be allowed to use multi scan functionality with Alma. Please implement such a function.
As of September release you can configure your RFID reader to scan more than one item at a time. When the new check box on the RFID integration profile, Handle Multiple Items, is selected, the integration profile will accept multiple items on the RFID reader.
See:https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Release_Notes/2020/Alma_2020_Release_Notes
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Karynn Li commented
Would it be possible to use on central nginx server instead of having to install nginx on all computers that have RFID pads and want to use the Alma-RFID Integration feature?
Or even better yet, no need for nginx all together?
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Stacy Nowicki commented
With more and more libraries moving to RFID, it doesn't make sense that Alma isn't allowing customers to take advantage of multi-scan, which is one of RFID's selling points. We aren't sure whether to continue with RFID since Alma doesn't support it easily.