Barcoding of library documents: Planning, techniques and tools

G.K. Manjunath     (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)   S.M. Pujar     (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)

Annals of Library and Information Studies ( web site) 2002 49 (4)119-125
(ReLIS:igi:annals:v:49:y:2002:i:4:p:119-125)

Abstract:

Barcoding though relatively an old technology, is one of the important steps in library automation and is still not widely used in libraries in India. This paper discusses the benefits of barcode technology and gives guidelines for selecting the hardware/softwares highlighting the features of scanners and printes. The paper also gives guidelines for retrospective conversion, which becomes the core issue in any library with a very large collection. Some tips necessary for software customization have also been provided. The paper is a case study based on the barcoding and retrospective conversion project undertaken at IGIDR library, Mumbai, India.

Pages: 119-125
Volume: 49
Month: December
Year: 2002
Issue: 4

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