ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 9

Barcode technology used in university libraries at Tamilnadu: a study

  • Author:
  • M. Jaculine Mary, J. Dominic
  • Total Page Count: 14
  • Page Number: 10 to 23

*Librarian, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore-641018, Tamilnadu (Research Scholar, Karunya University)

**Chief Librarian, Karunya University, Coimbatore – 641 114, Tamilnadu

Online published on 9 October, 2014.

Abstract

Bar-coding in library applications can be a process of generating machine readable specific code which is used for library transaction activities. The barcode technology system can also be used for faster and efficient library transactions especially the circulation. Barcode is an identification tool that provides an accurate and timely support of the data requirement for management system. This paper highlights the applications of bar code technology in university libraries of Tamilnadu and the satisfaction level of the staff. This study discusses the benefits of barcode technology and highlights the features of bar code scanners and printers.

Keywords

Bar-Code Technology, Label, Printer, Scanner