Mary Jo, If you're looking for a handheld USB barcode scanner, I recommend the popular Symbol LS 2208 Scanner. I've seen this model used in a number of libraries and retail stores and it's compact, lightweight, and apparently very reliable and durable. It's currently on sale for only $139.89 with free ground shipping at 123BarCode.com:
http://www.123barcode.com/symbolscan.htm Please note the kit includes a useful gooseneck stand for hands-free scanning. In addition to USB scanners at the circulation desk, a wireless Bluetooth scanner for doing inventory might come in very handy. We bought a Wasp WWS500 Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner that was recommended by Xan Charbonnet at Biblionix and it works great with Apollo. It's currently available for $300.27 with free shipping at PCNation.com: http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?affid=305&item=N06071 You can also find more information about the scanner at http://www.waspbarcode.com/scanners/wws500_barcode_scanner.asp. Mike Buras IT Specialist (TANG) Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 W. 41st St. Austin, TX 78756 Local: (512) 583-0704, ext. 15 Toll Free: (800) 262-4431, ext. 15 Fax: (512) 583-0709 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Jo Finch Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] Bar code scanners The bar code scanners we have at the circulation desk at Lake Travis Community Library are mis-scanning a lot (picking up partial numbers). Cleaning them has not helped. We are thinking it is time to replace them, and we would love suggestions of brands that others have had success with. Thank you! Mary Jo Finch Lake Travis Community Library [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message may contain information that will subject this message to disclosure under public information statutes. In the alternative, this message may contain information that is confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message.
