The wasp and others come with a browser, I just have the home page on
mine set to the shelf.php page on my web server.

Dave Caroline

On 07/07/2014, Riley Childs <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Ok, we use koha (if any one cares ;). I was looking at the Wasp unit that
> was recommended, but the only draw back is that I can't run a web browser on
> it to open a tiny inventory php script I wrote to pull data from koha and
> verify info then add the book to a csv. Does any one have a grocery store
> style unit that they integrate some how with their ILS?
>
>
> Riley Childs
> Junior
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> ________________________________________
> From: Code for Libraries [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Harper,
> Cynthia [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 11:39 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>
> It's your choice of a CSV or text file.
>
> At a previous library, we used the III Millennium inventory system. You
> could edit this file with a macro to make it suitable for ingestion into the
> inventory system, and then upload it to III and process it from there.  I
> don't think III is still selling this old text-based inventory system, but
> it still works for the libraries that have it.  So this barcode scanner is
> not compatible with the new III Circa inventory system, AFAIK.  Other
> systems are out of my knowledge-base scope.  I mostly suggested this option
> thinking Riley may be processing the data outside the ILS.  That's what I've
> done with our small-scale periodicals counting project.
>
> Cindy Harper
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Elizabeth Leonard
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 11:24 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>
> Cindy-
>
> A couple questions:
>
> The data is dumped into what type of file? Do you have an option?
>
> And then how do you move that data into your ILS? (I know this is ILS
> dependent but I am trying to envision workflow). Do you the use an attached
> barcode reader to scan them into your system? Or do you have a way to
> import?
>
>
> Elizabeth Leonard
> Seton Hall University
> 400 South Orange Avenue
> South Orange, NJ 07079
> 973-761-9445
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Harper, Cynthia
> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 8:30 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>
> We use one of this family of scanners - Opticon OPN200x - for print
> periodicals use counts. It's standalone or USB,  collects a time-stamped
> barcode file, and you can download when you care to.  The battery seems to
> last forever before needing recharging under my use conditions.
> http://www.opticonusa.com/products/companion-scanners/opn2001.html
>
>
> Cindy Harper
> Electronic Services and Serials Librarian Virginia Theological Seminary
> 3737 Seminary Road
> Alexandria VA 22304
> 703-461-1794
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Riley Childs
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 5:37 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>
> We use code39 for everything, I am trying to find something that I can give
> to 2 volunteers to run inventory twice a year without having to be tied to
> an ipad
>
> 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
> ________________________________
> From: Riesner, Giles W.<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 7/1/2014 3:51 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Barcode scanner
>
> 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
>