Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
Hi, Edward, Practical point no matter what you use. MAKE sure it has a stand to rest in. I bought one without and it is very inconvenient. Getting the book, opening the book while holding the scanner was very difficult. So I usually put the scanner down, open the book and scan barcode, but scanner down and reshelf book. I gave that up. Got a cart, with scanner in a stand. So much faster. Also, I scan directly to notepad on a laptop. Problem with wireless scanner, at least mine, since it stored the information in the scanner, you can't see if a barcode did not translate correctly until you download the information from the scanner. Then you have to figure out which book was at fault!! j0e Joseph Umhauer Assistant Library Director for Technical Services Niagara University Library 716-286-8015 jumha...@niagara.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@listserv.nd.edu Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
[CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
in lieu of an ipadwould one consider using a chromebook which at least has USB connectivity (and would be less expensive than a replacement ipad if it got dropped while staff were juggling the scanner and book)? Jonathan LeBreton Senior Associate University Librarian Editor: Library Archival Security Temple University Libraries Paley M138, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122 voice: 215.204.8231 fax: 215.204.5201 mobile: 215.284.5070 email: lebre...@temple.edu email: jonat...@temple.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Jonathan LeBreton lebre...@temple.edu wrote: in lieu of an ipadwould one consider using a chromebook which at least has USB connectivity (and would be less expensive than a replacement ipad if it got dropped while staff were juggling the scanner and book)? Thanks for the Chromebook suggestion. I think that is a good avenue to investigate. Edward Jonathan LeBreton Senior Associate University Librarian Editor: Library Archival Security Temple University Libraries Paley M138, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122 voice: 215.204.8231 fax: 215.204.5201 mobile: 215.284.5070 email: lebre...@temple.edu email: jonat...@temple.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
You could simply use an iPad as a barcode scanner. Disintermediate! On Nov 3, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Edward M. Corrado ecorr...@ecorrado.us wrote: This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
I use an old Wasp barcode scanner to scan my spine barcodes when stock checking a shelf or box of manuals. I think ease of use matters. The laser line makes it easy to point and fast, it looks so wrong to me watching people use pads to take pictures, also no waiting for mechanical focus. Dave Caroline On 03/11/2014, Cary Gordon listu...@chillco.com wrote: You could simply use an iPad as a barcode scanner. Disintermediate! On Nov 3, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Edward M. Corrado ecorr...@ecorrado.us wrote: This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
We have success with the CipherLab 1660/1661 bluetooth wireless barcode scanner working with iPads. Thanks, Phil Phillip Suda Systems Librarian Howard-Tilton Memorial Library Tulane University psu...@tulane.edu 504-865-5607 -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Dave Caroline Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 4:28 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners I use an old Wasp barcode scanner to scan my spine barcodes when stock checking a shelf or box of manuals. I think ease of use matters. The laser line makes it easy to point and fast, it looks so wrong to me watching people use pads to take pictures, also no waiting for mechanical focus. Dave Caroline On 03/11/2014, Cary Gordon listu...@chillco.com wrote: You could simply use an iPad as a barcode scanner. Disintermediate! On Nov 3, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Edward M. Corrado ecorr...@ecorrado.us wrote: This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
I like the unionnet SP-2100 (barcodeguy.com), it even has an SDK, but it runs about $350-$400 :( -- Riley Childs Senior Charlotte United Christian Academy IT Services Administrator Library Services Administrator https://rileychilds.net cell: +1 (704) 497-2086 office: +1 (704) 537-0331x101 twitter: @rowdychildren Checkout our new Online Library Catalog: https://catalog.cucawarriors.com Proudly sent in plain text -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
We use the Teemi TMCT-10 Bluetooth barcode scanner. Works fine with IOS, Android, Mac and Windows. Costs less than $100. On Nov 3, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Edward M. Corrado ecorr...@ecorrado.us wrote: This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward
Re: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
We recently investigated this (for purposes of working with Alma, a web-based LMS(*)) and ended up deciding on a Surface 2 tablet combined with a Socketmobile CX2864-1336 (http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/chs_deployment-guide.pdf). The Socketmobile is also compatible with iOS. They've only just arrived and our ITS are still imaging the tablets so I can't vouch for how well they work in practice but they look cute and it only took two of us, paying close attention to the manual, to work out how to attach them to their lanyards. :-) Deborah (*) Yes I know Ex Libris says Alma isn't an LMS but it is a system that manages library material so that's what I call it anyway. -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado Sent: Tuesday, 4 November 2014 9:59 a.m. To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask. I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this. Thanks, Edward P Please consider the environment before you print this email. The contents of this e-mail (including any attachments) may be confidential and/or subject to copyright. Any unauthorised use, distribution, or copying of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail or telephone and then delete this e-mail together with all attachments from your system.
