Re: Numeric Sorting - Inventory

[pcrawfor at bryant dot edu]

Hello,

Just want to thank everyone who responded both on and off list to my 
question.  My inventory data has been recovered and the project goes 
on...

Pat


________________________________
Pat Crawford
Access Services Librarian
Douglas and Judith Krupp Library
Bryant University : Smithfield, RI  02917
Office/Voice 401.232.6000   x20414
http://web.bryant.edu/~library

----- Original Message -----
From: pcrawfor at bryant dot edu
Date: Friday, October 1, 2004 1:18 pm
Subject: Numeric Sorting - Inventory

> Hello,
> 
> We are currently conducting an inventory of the circulating 
> collection 
> and I am hoping that someone has encountered a similar situation 
> with 
> successful resolution.
> 
> The problem:
> III?s numerical sorting system is precluding a successful 
> comparison of 
> barcodes to our shelflist.  According to III, this example is 
> correct: 
> 1,10,11,12,13,2,20,21,22,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
> 
> My file was scanned accordingly: 
> First item was HF 5001 C61 no.5
> Last item was HF 5001 C61 no. 1318
> 
> Using a Percon B321 Barcode Reader, my students scanned 730+ items 
> (all 
> of identical item location) as they appear in proper LC order; but 
> due 
> to III?s numerical sorting system, I wind up with a message 
> saying ?First and last records' call numbers are not in order.?  
> Has 
> anyone found a way to manipulate their data in the text file such 
> that 
> III will process the data in correct numerical order?  I am hoping 
> to 
> avoid the laborious task of physically sorting the collection per 
> III, 
> scanning, and then re-sorting in LC order for the shelves.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Pat
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> Pat Crawford
> Access Services Librarian
> Douglas and Judith Krupp Library
> Bryant University : Smithfield, RI  02917
> Office/Voice 401.232.6000   x20414
> http://web.bryant.edu/~library
> 
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