The checkout desk is made from wooden pallets and cardboard; inside is a laptop running Linux, with a handheld barcode scanner attached via USB.

The checkout desk is made from wooden pallets and cardboard; inside is a laptop running Linux, with a handheld barcode scanner attached via USB.

While students will be able to check out most materials at the machines, ... especially if there’s a long line at the regular checkout desk,” said Michael L. He ’18.