Re: Scanner for the AIS Library

["James P. Reilly" <jpreilly@zianet.com>]

Rarely do I reply to comments, but the time has come.

I give seminars around the country.  For my PowerPoint presentations I 
scan documents, etc.  I have a combination printer/scanner, but in my 
opinion it's not worth using as a scanner.

Last year I purchased an new HP dedicated scanner, and if you have to 
scan many documents that's the way to go.  I bit the bullet  and bought 
a $215.00 scanner.  I scan into Adobe Photoshop and create JPG files.  I 
have had cheaper scanners in the past, but you get what you pay for.

The printer/scanner is OK for one or two documents, but forget it if you 
have more than that.


Jim Reilly
RVP, Region 23


lynn hess wrote:
> Hello In my opinion it would be less expensive to purchase a 
> combination printer scanner I have one that I paid 99.00  it is a 
> kodak and does a great job on pictures.  Spending 165.00 fora scanner 
> seems expensive       Lynn Hess RVP  Region 12
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: plankmail@aol.com
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Scanner for the AIS Library
> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:05:14 -0800
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
>
> I second Jim's motion:  "I move that the AIS Librarian be authorized 
> to purchase an HP Scanjet 3970 or equivalent scanner for use in the 
> AIS Library."
> *
> *
>   In my opinion such a  purchase would/could come out of either the 
> AIS Library restricted funds -- or out of the Foundation's Library 
> Fund Account.  The Foundation has, in the past, been the source of 
> funds for the purchase of important library equipment.
> It would seem to me that whatever the source -- there should be funds 
> in the AIS Library restricted accounts to accommodate the purchase of 
> an important library tool -- a scanner.
>
> Jeanne
>
> Jeanne Clay Plank
> AIS Immediate Past President
>
> On Feb 26, 2010, at 7:38 PM, MORRISJE1@aol.com wrote:
>
>
>     Hi Everyone:
>
>     Our Librarian, Tracy Plotner has been doing a great job
>     researching info. for the 50th Anniversary of The Siberian Irises.
>     She has found some great stuff we may like to use but a zerox copy
>     wouldn't be good enough for publication. Do you all know the
>     library doesn't have a scanner? Could anyone authorize the
>     purchase of one - I'm sure it wouldn't cost more than $150.00. 
>     Judy Hollingworth (currently not an office holder but a generally
>     decent sort!!!)
>     All,
>      
>     Judy asked me to post this for her.  I fully endorse this.  I use
>     the Library a lot and Tracy is always making copies for me.  Scans
>     of some items would be most helpful.  At a minimum Tracy should
>     have access to a HP Scanjet 3970 or equivalent.  *Can this come
>     out of Library endowment funds or does it have to come out of
>     general unrestricted operating funds?*
>      
>     If it must come out of the unrestricted operating funds then: * I
>     move that the AIS Librarian be authorized to purchase an HP
>     Scanjet 3970 or equivalent scanner for use in the AIS Library. *
>     ** 
>     Jim Morris
>     AIS Director

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