My institution has been using ScannX machines for about 7 or 8 years, I personally only use them as an end user but I have a comment from my colleague who maintains them:
Yeah. I like them. The interface is easy for patrons to figure out and at least the flatbed scanners are very durable.
I can confirm it's easy to use, the touch screen is pretty responsive, and it has a good assortment of ways to save the file (e-mail, USB stick)
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From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of Lawrence Olliffe
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:03 PM
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Subject: [CODE4LIB] Public book scanners
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 - 11:46:46 EDT