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Permalink Reply by Dr. Akhtar Hussain on June 5, 2011 at 9:15

Libraries and information centers are fully automated with using barcode technology to issue and return books with the help of library and information software packages i.e. Alice for Window, Libsys,SLIM++,etc.This technology is use for stock verification of documents in library.
APPLICATION OF BARCODE SYSTEM IN LIBRARIES: Automation and networking of libraries are being done with a view to provide effective and efficient services to its clienteles. A library is not fully automated, if this automatic method of identification is not included. The application of barcode system is principally quite suitable for circulation job of library. Besides, the job of library inventory and periodical control can also be effectively carried with the help of barcode technology.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: For implementing barcodes in library applications following hardware and software are required:
 Personal computers, (PCs);
 Barcode Scanner;
 Decoder;
 Printer;
 Printing Software;
 Communication Software;
 Database of Library Holdings;
 Library Software; and
 Membership Database;
CIRCULATION SYSTEM: While a library exists, in modern age, to get the books used by readers, it is only two sections of the library that normally comes in contact with the readers, viz the Reference Section and Circulation Section. The reference section is in charge of academic side of bringing readers and books together. The circulation section, on the other hand, is in complete charge of the mechanics of use of books by the readers. In this respect, it is the performance and attitude of the circulation section that largely makes or mars the reputation of the library. Well, before the details of barcode based circulation system is discussed, it is necessary to point out the pre-requisites of a good circulation system and study the difficulties experienced in the manual and computer based circulation systems. It is also necessary to fully appreciate the usefulness of barcode based circulation system.
PRE-REQUISITES OF A GOOD CIRCULATION SYSTEM: Lightning speed and absolute accuracy should characterize the work, especially the issue work, of the circulation section. Speed is imposed by the forth law of library science, ‘Save the Time of Readers ‘. A good circulation system should answer most of the following questions:
I. Whether a certain book has been issued or not? If so,
(a) To whom it has been issued?
(b) When it is due?
II. Which books have not been returned in time?
III. Statistics of the issued books.
IV. Statistics of the returned books.
In nutshell a good circulation system should have enough speed especially in charging and discharging of books; should economize the staff, time, money and stationary.

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Permalink Reply by Manisha Kakati on June 5, 2011 at 19:17

Thank you very much sir...Actually, we have Library Software SOUL in our library....we have also prepared the database for library holdings and preparation of membership database is in process..now we think about to computerized our circulation opeartions...for that purpose i put that discussion...

I have heard that without barcoding issue/return is possible in SOUL..is it true?? if yes,,please tell me how it is...!!

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Permalink Reply by DAYAL SINGH BHATI on June 5, 2011 at 17:30

First of all you have a good software then a good bar code printing machine you need then what type your data you type in your software then the software generate barcode automatically then command to print barcode then the barcode will print

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Tarvinder Singh Handa on June 5, 2011 at 18:03

Dear Manisha....first of all you need to install such a software on your Computer which has the inbuilt capacity to generated barcode labels. Then you would be required to enter the data of holdings of your library. This is the basic and pre-requisite and hardware and other software required are:
 Personal computer, (P.C.);
 Barcode Scanner;
 Decoder;
 Printer;
 Printing Software;
 Communication Software;
 Database of Library Holdings;
 Library Software; and
 Membership Database;

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Permalink Reply by Manisha Kakati on June 5, 2011 at 19:05

Thank you sir for your reply. yes, i have the library software SOUL in the library..and i have also prepared the database of library holdings and preparation of membership database is going on..therefore i m thinking of barcode for circulation purpose...i have heard that without barcode installation, issue/return is possible in SOUL...is it true?? if it is true..how?? please give me the detail...

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Permalink Reply by Kankana B Badan on June 5, 2011 at 19:52

U should practically visit the KC Das commerce College library..u will get a clear concept of barcode and its operation..

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Permalink Reply by Manisha Kakati on June 5, 2011 at 23:27

thanks kankana ba...

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Tarvinder Singh Handa on June 5, 2011 at 19:53

For details regarding your query, you please talk to Mr. Amit Mittal, Assistant Librarian, Punjabi University Patiala. He is using SOUL in the library there. His Mob No. is...9417178291.

You can give my reference also (Tarvinder Singh Handa, IIT Ropar)

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Permalink Reply by Hemanta Gogoi on June 5, 2011 at 21:17

Yes, without barcode, You can do circulation. For bar code installation and its use in SOUL software you can go some college libraries ( K. C. Das Commerce College, Handique Girls College) in Guwahati. Moreover I heard that Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahat is going to Bar code all its collection in SOUL software.

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Permalink Reply by Apurba Jyoti Majumder on June 8, 2011 at 1:10

I agree with kankana & Hemanta

U can contact P K Deka from K C das commerce college.

u can collect his cell no from Singh Sir

 

or u can contct

 

Gouri sankar karmakar of Pandu College 9435216801

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Permalink Reply by Manisha Kakati on June 8, 2011 at 18:09

 

thank you Apurba da..

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Permalink Reply by Praveen Kumar on September 6, 2011 at 20:11

if any problem in automation and bar code plz cont. me

Praveen Kumar

09313686883

 

I am working on KOHA

 

 

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