Re: Barcodes After RFID Implementation

[Elizabeth Geesey Holmes <eholmes@xxxxxxxxxx>]

David,

We implemented an RFID system about 18 months ago and are still tagging 
and barcoding the collection (yes, we implemented online checkin at the 
same time).  We anticipate always having an eye readable barcode or an 
eyereadable number printed on the tag.  We have not reaching the point 
of actually having to make this decision yet though, but would be happy 
to talk to you anytime and to find out what your final decision is.

~Beth Holmes

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Elizabeth Geesey Holmes, Catalog Librarian
Alexander Campbell King Law Library
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-6018
Phone: (706) 542-5082  Fax: (706) 542-5130
E-mail: eholmes@xxxxxxxxxx
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Klaiber, David J. wrote:

>At the Minneapolis Public Library, we are investigating the move to RFID
>technology.  We expect there would be a transition period during which we
>would apply RFID tags and barcodes to all materials.  However, when we reach
>a point where all, or most, of the collection has been tagged, we're
>wondering if it will still be necessary to continue applying barcodes to
>address those situations when an eye-readable identifier will be needed,
>e.g. touch tone telephone renewals?  How have other sites that have moved to
>RFID technology dealt with this and similar situations when an RFID reader
>isn't available? Do you continue to apply barcodes? Do you have a barcode or
>other number printed on the tag that uniquely identifies the item?
>
>Thanks for your input,
>Dave Klaiber
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