[Koha] barcode label questions

[Chris Nighswonger]

Hi Laurie,

2010/2/5 Laurie Henry <LHenry at swcollege.net>:
> I’ve decided to order barcode labels for our items rather than print them
> out ourselves.  The Brodart form asks some questions I’m not sure how to
> answer.
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> Should we use a specific code (such as 2 or 3 or P or T) to identify a
> Patron or Item bar code?

Only if you want to. (But then, you can probably determine the
difference visually... ;-)

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> Does our circulation software use an “Assigned Library Number” unique to our
> library?

Maybe this would equate to the holding branch of the item? Perhaps
someone else can comment on what an "Assigned Library Number" is, but
this will not affect Koha's ability to use the barcode.

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> Is a “Check Digit” required for our circulation software?  If yes, what
> modulus are check digit (if known)?
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No. I believe Code39 with no check digit is quite common.

HTH.

Kind regards,
Chris