We'd be interested in the answers to this, too!
Fatima Mahdi
Special Projects Assistant, Registrar's Office
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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New York, NY 10028
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From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julie Lofthouse
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:09 AM
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Subject: Barcoding: style, hardware/software, etc. (Re-post)
Hi Everyone,
Re-posting a version of the message initially posted in June in hopes it will yield some feedback/responses.
Wondering about other TMS users are doing with respect to barcodes.
1. Has anyone chosen and/or implemented 2d/Matrix (or QR codes) instead of 1D (linear alpha-numeric) ones? If so, were there any other considerations in addition to 2D's ability to store more information (and within a smaller footprint), and more robust error correction...and were there any resulting drawbacks associated with that decision?
2. Discussions and research suggest purchasing Thermal Transfer printers over a Direct Thermal models, and using freezer grade label stock. Wondering about related archival and conservation considerations. Has anyone chatted with their conservation departments and/or the CCI, AIC, MCI or similar institutions about this or any specific brands?
3. What barcode designer software did you purchase/use? LabelMatrix is one mentioned, but curious about other ones for comparison.
4. With an increase in the use of portable technology like tablets and cell phones, what are the pros & cons of employing these devices as scanners? Did anyone decide to supplement scanner purchases with existing issued technologies such as tablets/iPads, and cell phones? If so, what have been the pros/cons? For those choosing only dedicated scanners, did you purchase ones where the data is stored within the unit for download at a workstation, or WiFi capable?
5. If using tablets/iPads, is it working well to use the devices for data entry and barcode scanning/reading (pros/cons)?
Thanks in advance to all for any advice and feedback!
Julie Lofthouse
Julie Lofthouse
CMS Database Specialist & Administrator
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto ON M5S 2C6
tel: 416-586-5861
fax: 416-586-5668
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