[IUG] RE: INNOPAC Digest, Vol 30, Issue 20

[David Bishoff <david dot bishoff at du dot edu>]

Charles,

We have been using Metrologic for several years and have had no problems
with the handheld in a stand.  We like the handheld because of the
flexibility.  We currently use models MK9520-32A38 and MK9520-72A07.

David Bishoff
Systems Manager
Penrose Library
University of Denver
303-871-2604
david dot bishoff at du dot edu



Message: 5
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:39:31 -0500
From: Charles Vance <cv01 at txstate dot edu>
Subject: [IUG] Barcode scanner question
To: IUG INNOPAC List <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
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Howdy,

   We are preparing for go-live on Millennium in about a month, and are 
looking for options for barcode scanners to be used when creating item 
records.  We currently use the Metrologic MH941 with a keyboard wedge, 
and are a DRA "Classic" institution.   Our barcodes are 13-digit CODABAR

(mod. 10?).

   Would these scanners be adaptable for use with Millennium, or do we 
need to buy new scanners?  Are there any special configuration needs 
with Millennium?  (FWIW, we are a Dell shop currently running Optiplex 
GX280 (Intel) 2.8 GHz with 512 MB of RAM.  We need scanners that can be 
connected through USB ports.)

   Also, when we bought these scanners, we were advised that handhelds 
were less dependable than fixed, so we bought the fixed stand scanners.

However, I'm wondering if the technology has improved to the point that 
we should be considering handhelds as well.

   Apologies if this has been answered many times or is so basic as to 
be a silly question.

   Thanks for any help you can give.


      Charles Vance
      Database Management Services Librarian
      Alkek Library
      Texas State University-San Marcos
      cv01 at txstate dot edu