[ISLMA-Share] Wanted: Bar Code Scanner

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Yes, any barcode scanner should work. You can buy reasonable quality ones
on Amazon for about $30.00. I have a couple different models from
Taotronics.


Stephanie



Stephanie Stieglitz
Teacher-Librarian, The Lane
500 N. Elm St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
MRC Website <https://sites.google.com/a/d181.org/lanemrc/>


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On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 11:36 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I work in a public school library and we currently only have 1 barcode
> scanner. During the school year, this is usually not an issue, but it would
> be handy to have 2 when we do inventory at the end of the school year.
>
> Here’s the silly question: Do all bar code scanners work with all
> circulation programs? (We use Alexandria)
>
> Second question: Does anyone know where I could find a basic bar code
> scanner on the cheaps or even for free? It can obviously be used, I
> wouldn’t mind. It doesn’t even need a stand since it’s not for daily use.
>
> Thanks
>
> Crystal
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