期刊名称：DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
电子版ISSN：0976-4658
出版年度：2000
卷号：20
期号：3
DOI：10.14429/djlit.20.3.3517
语种：English
出版社：DESIDOC, Ministry of Defence, India
摘要：The utility of barcoding for faster library transactions is time-tested, and more and more computerised libraries in our country are using this technology. The paper briefly outlines the applications of this technology for library work. The barcode data transfer works in perfect harmony with library databases and can be used for faster and efficient library transactions. Various hardware, software, and symbologies are explained. A case study on application of barcode technology at the Central Library of Indian institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is elaborated. The paper also highlights the future applications of this technology in the information workplace. An indicative list of local barcode solution providers is also provided. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.20.3.3517
关键词：Library transaction; Barcoding; Indian institute of technology; IIT Kharagpur
