[OPEN-ILS-DEV] barcodes

[Raymond Norton]

Thank you. Your reply was very helpful!
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> In Evergreen, both patron and item barcodes are stored as strings, so 
> there is no practical limit to the format of your barcodes, other than 
> the ability of your scanner to read them. Most libraries use 14-digit 
> barcodes encoded using the Codabar symbology, where patron barcodes 
> begin with 2, item barcodes with 3, and the next four digits are 
> uniquely assigned to individual libraries by a coordinating agency. In 
> Minnesota, MINITEX appears to be that coordinating agency 
> [http://nslc.pbworks.com/Barcode-Short+Site+Names]. Hopefully, they 
> will be able to provide you with more information.
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> Good luck!
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> Brandon
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