I run a small library and use an inexpensive library circulation software called ResourceMate. Take a look at www.resourcemate.com. Kim ------------------------------------------------------------ Kimberly Silk, MLS Data Librarian, The Martin Prosperity Institute Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 105 St. George Street, Suite 9000 Toronto, ON M5S 3E6 Office: 416-946-7032 <-- NEW! Mobile: 416-721-8955 Email: [log in to unmask] Twitter: @kimberlysilk Twitter: @martinprosperiT On 12-11-08 5:34 PM, "Tito J Sierra" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Folks, > >I know someone, not in a library, who is looking for a "library checkout >system for equipment". In her words: > >"We would like to set up a system that would allow us to loan media >equipment to students, send reminders to users, keep track of the >condition of the equipment, and monitor availability. We would also need >to be able to charge fines for tardiness or damaged items. The inventory >is relatively small as inventories go. I would estimate that we have >1500 to 3000 items." > >Anyone have suggestions on possible solutions? Alternatively, can you >recommend a better listserv for queries like this? > >Tito