Patron images in Millennium Circulation - questions

[Jim Gingery <jim.gingery@xxxxxxxxxx>]

IUG ListServ,

We are getting ready to implement Patron Image Photos in Millennium 
Circulation and we need to decide whether to implement
a. 300-MPC (internal), where the images are stored on the Innopac Server, 
additional disk space required, using Axis 200+ or Axis 2100 camera, or
b. 300-MPE (external), storing images on an external WebServer, JPEGs or GIFs.

We were wondering if anyone has an opinion as to which method seems to be 
the better solution, and whether you are satisfied with the process.

My second question is whether any libraries are trying to simultaneously 
capture the patron image for both Millennium Circulation AND a patron's 
library card (card printing system which would include patron photo). One 
photo for two purposes, or two photos done at the same time, one for 
MilCirc and the other for the library card. Our libraries would like to do 
photos at the same time for both MilCirc and the patron card. If anyone is 
doing that, would you please be specific as to which vendor offers this 
solution. Thanks.
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Jim Gingery	    	       Library Systems Administrator
jim.gingery@xxxxxxxxxx  	Milwaukee County Federated Library System
(414) 286-5934 	    	709 North Eighth St.
(414) 286-3209 fax  	       Milwaukee, WI  53233-2414
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