Hi
We are using zeta scanner at our academic library, I would not say it was
heavily used, but its doing a good job, the main advantage was its speed
https://www.zeutschel.de/en/produkte/zeta/
On Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 6:46 PM Amber Appel <Amber.Appel_at_sll.texas.gov> wrote:
> Hello Lawrence,
>
> We've had our ScannX scanner for over a year now and are very happy with
> it. The support team is incredibly responsive, and we've only needed to
> call them once. The ScannX has proven to be reliable especially when
> compared to our other scanner which is a KIC scanner. We're a public
> library, so the ScannX gotten plenty of use by both staff and patrons. I
> highly recommend them.
>
> Many thanks,
> Amber
>
>
> Amber Appel
>
> Reference Librarian
>
> Texas State Law Library
>
> 205 W 14th Street, Austin, TX 78701
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>
> 512-463-1724
>
> www.sll.texas.gov<http://www.sll.texas.gov/>
>
>
>
>
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> Hey,
>
> Does anyone have any experience with ScannX book scanners?
>
> We currently have Bookeye scanners, that are available to the public for
> walk-up use. They're... delicate. We just haven't had good luck with
> them, and the ScannX were recommended to us.
>
> Does anyone have any other suggestions, that are geared to more heavy-duty
> use for the public?
>
> Thanks,
> Lawrence
> Sr. Bus. Analyst
> Getty Research Inst.
>
Received on Wed Mar 18 2026 - 10:55:58 EDT