Re: Scanner for the AIS Library


Perhaps Jim Morris and I should modify his motion/my second to indicate the purchase of a durable high-quality scanner suitable for heavy use and multiple types of documents, and not specify the brand or type. I agree with Jim Reilly's remarks, and especially his comment -- "you get what you pay for".
	Jeanne
	
On Feb 27, 2010, at 10:17 AM, James P. Reilly wrote:

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

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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."
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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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