Re: Way to record usage of tables/rooms/chairs in Library

From: Michel, Jason <micheljp_at_nyob>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:52:02 -0400
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
We are experimenting with NCSU Libraries' open source project called Suma
which is a web-based space assessment tool.
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/dli/projects/spaceassesstool


On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Thomas Misilo <misilot_at_fit.edu> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if anyone has been asked before to come up with a way to
> record usage of tables.
>
> The ideal solution would be a web app, that we can create floor plans with
> where all the tables/chairs are and select the "reporting time", say 9PM at
> night. Go around the library and select all the seats/tables/rooms that are
> currently being used/occupied for statistical data.
>
> We would be wanting to go around probably multiple times a day.
>
> The current solution I have seen is a pen and paper task, and then someone
> will have to manually put the data into a spreadsheet for analysis.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom
>



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Received on Thu Aug 15 2013 - 08:52:14 EDT