TY - JOUR AB - The evolution of bar code standards is briefly discussed. The two standards most frequently adopted by libraries, Code‐A‐Bar and CODE 39, are described in detail. The format of the codes, as used in many library applications, is illustrated. Definitions of terminology employed in the article are appended. VL - 2 IS - 2 SN - 0737-8831 DO - 10.1108/eb047553 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047553 AU - Rahn Erwin PY - 1984 Y1 - 1984/01/01 TI - Bar Codes for Libraries T2 - Library Hi Tech PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 73 EP - 77 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -