Re: SOT: Barcode numbers

[almag <almag@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We did a similar thing with all our AV equipment.  They have barcodes 
that start with 4.  III did something to recognize it as a valid barcode.

Steve Espinoza wrote:

> Odd question.....but I need some help.
>  
> We are allowing our campus' IT Dept. to use our Innopac system to check
> out their equipment (laptops, camcorders, etc.). The topic of barcodes
> came up.   I think I am stating this correctly: our symbology is 14
> digit codabar. 
>  
> Our CSUSM sequence is either 2 0680 (patrons) or 3 0680 (library
> materials).   My understanding is that 0680 ID's our campus.  
> No one seems to know who gave us our ID,  so I decided to see if other
> libraries have done something similar, or know the "rules" of the
> barcode game.   Non-CSU's in our area seem to use the same 2 (patron)
> and 3 (materials) format. 
>  
> IITS and the library want IITS to have there own barcodes.  Is it
> completely at our campus' discretion to have their barcodes begin with
> say 5 0680?
>  
>  Thank you for ANY assistance.  They want to purchase them ASAP so I
> will take even your best guesses.
>  
> -- Steve
>  
>
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> Steven R. Espinoza
> Information Technology Consultant
> Cal State San Marcos - Library
> San Marcos, CA   92096-0001
> Desk: 760-750-4361  Cell: 760-801-5537
> eMail: espinoza@xxxxxxxxxx
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