Bar Coded Library Circulation Systems in Singapore
Bruce Royan
(Former Director, Singapore Integrated Library Automation Service, National Library of Singapore, Stamford Road, Singapore 0617)
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Abstract
The traditional methods of library book lending and membership control are discussed, and the advantages of bar code based automated systems are suggested. The experiences of seven major Singapore libraries in implementing such systems are compared, with special reference to the use of ‘specific’, ‘significant’ or ‘smart’ bar codes, comparisons of purchased versus locally printed labels and homebrew versus turnkey systems, and a look at the problems of retrospective conversion.
Citation
Royan, B. (1988), "Bar Coded Library Circulation Systems in Singapore", The Electronic Library, Vol. 6 No. 6, pp. 414-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb044846
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1988, MCB UP Limited