"Any barcode scanner will do" is not true,
some fail on certain code types others need large type as they are
blind as a bat.
I only mentioned the ones that worked on the tiny barcodes I use.

I have a shelf.php screen that is either used on the main PC via USB
or the same php via wifi, one selects the location field and scan it,
the contents that were there are listed and the status changed from
confirmed to located, then scan all the items in the box/on the shelf,
all the items scanned are then marked confirmed, when finished at the
end there is a button to set "lost" for all the items that were awol.
If lucky they get located as one scans other shelves else...dont panic
might turn up one day.

Dave Caroline

On 01/07/2014, Ruth Collings <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I agree with Giles' opinion that your regular handheld barcode scanner
> is sufficient for 95% of use cases and it's a very simple machine --
> brand means almost nothing. If the issue is cost, when I wanted one for
> scanning my own home collection I got a used library barcode scanner
> (Symbol 1908T-X) on eBay for $9 (+$20 shipping) and then looked up the
> manual online to customize the settings.
>
>> Riesner, Giles W. <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> July 1, 2014 at 3:42 PM
>> Riley,
>>
>> Basically ANY barcode scanner would work for you. Barcode scanners
>> simply read in data as though it was typed in from a keyboard.
>> What matters is that you have the symbologies you need enabled.
>> Library barcodes tend to be Codabar (which is not always enabled
>> by default), while stores often use UPC/EAN (which is usually
>> enabled). And the barcodes for our students and staff at the College are
>> in Code 128. If you can attach the barcode reader to a laptop and scan
>> the barcodes into a blank text file, then it's enabled.
>>
>> If you grab a copy of the manual for the barcode reader you can see
>> how to program in any prefixes or suffixes you need and
>> more - things like being able to tell which symbology is being used.
>>
>> If all you're doing is scanning in barcode numbers to say that this
>> piece of equipment is here, you don't even need a special
>> program, just a text file that can be imported into Excel. We do
>> something similar and upload data to our library system to update
>> the inventory of our collection at the various Branches.
>>
>> There are indeed apps for Android and IOS devices that might enable
>> you to use a phone to do it too.
>>
>> Just my .02 worth.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Giles W. Riesner, Jr. | Lead Library Technician , Library Technology
>> The Community College of Baltimore County | 800 South Rolling Road |
>> Catonsville, MD 21228 USA
>> Phone: 1-443-840-2736 | Fax: 1-410-455-6436 | Email: [log in to unmask]
>> CCBC. The incredible value of education.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
>> Of Riley Childs
>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:24 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>>
>> I am trying to find a barcode scanner that i can do inventory with, I
>> was looking at the KDC20, but it is a tad out of my price range, what
>> barcode scanner do you like? I have a Metroset Voyager (Honeywell
>> branded) that i like, but am trying to see what others have and get
>> some better suggestions.
>>
>> Riley Childs
>> Student
>> Asst. Head of IT Services
>> Charlotte United Christian Academy
>> (704) 497-2086
>> RileyChilds.net
>> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
>> Riley Childs <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> June 30, 2014 at 9:23 PM
>> I am trying to find a barcode scanner that i can do inventory with, I
>> was looking at the KDC20, but it is a tad out of my price range, what
>> barcode scanner do you like? I have a Metroset Voyager (Honeywell
>> branded) that i like, but am trying to see what others have and get
>> some better suggestions.
>>
>> Riley Childs
>> Student
>> Asst. Head of IT Services
>> Charlotte United Christian Academy
>> (704) 497-2086
>> RileyChilds.net
>> Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
>
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> Ruth Collings
> Web Librarian
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>
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