This card and the selected books are scanned and the borrowers file is immediately accessed and the transaction is recorded. This gives better control over the management of the library. Location of overdue books and collection of late fines is also easily facilitated using bar-codes. Automatic generation of reminder letters to the members who have delayed in returning the books is also possible. Further the data relating to the books like the publishers name, address, local representative and price can be accessed using the bar-codes.
Data becomes relevant and increases the overall productivity of the library.
Bar code systems are used in numerous other applications, ranging from time and attendance to inventory management and even in robotics. Further information on the various technical aspects of Bar codes have been enclosed separately. PixelTech has undertaken projects for various clients for the introduction of bar codes in the various areas of production planning and materials management. L t d. STPI Earth Station, Plot P1, Pune InfoTech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune 411027, Maha., India.