Handy Library Manager
 for Windows


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Barcode Scanners

  • we do not sell barcode scanners
  • barcode scanners are available at your local office stores or e-commerce sites
  • below you will find links to the selected barcode scanners that we tested with our software

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  1. Use CODE39 barcode type to print barcodes. This barcode type is very popular for library applications. It can be decoded by virtually any barcode scanner/reader. The barcode is also self-checking.
  2. laser barcode scanners, price range $20.00 - $150.00, choose one that costs about $50.00: check the price, buy now at amazon.com
  3. ccd barcode scanners, price range $20.00 - $100.00, choose one that costs about $50.00: check the price, buy now at amazon.com
  4. wireless barcode scanners, price range $20.00 - $300.00, choose one that costs about $50.00: check the price, buy now at amazon.com

Question: I would like to be able to use a scanner with this program. My school library has given me a WoneNice laser barcode scanner. Is this scanner compatible with Handy Library Manager? If not, which scanner do you recommend?

Answer: WoneNice is a good choice for our library system.

Question: Can you kindly let me know what types of scanners are compatible with this program? And once we have purchased the scanner, how do we link it so that the Handy Library Manager recognizes it?

Could you please let us know the requirement and configuration of the bar code scanner? Any special bar code the software is using?

Answer: Any 1-D bar code scanner support check in/out, auto-cataloging features. You just connect the scanner with the computer and our software recognizes it.

Question: Does your Handy Library manager support the Xenon 1900 Honeywell 2D sixth generation area imaging software? I am about to place an order for the software. I will appreciate a quick response

Answer: Yes our software supports this scanner. If you plan to use this scanner only with our software, you can find a good scanner at half price, that supports 1-D barcodes (linear barcodes).

Question: I just got a scanner for our library. I tested the scanner in notepad and it works great! Could you please email me the tutorial pages for how to use the scanner within the program to:
1) Auto-input a book's information into the catalogue.
2) Use the scanner to check books -in and –out

Answer: How to scan ISBN number and auto-input book information into the catalogue.
How to process check books in and out with scanner.


Question: Is there a preferred or recommended barcode reader for you library software? We are looking for a handheld wireless barcode reader. Is there a recommended model to use?

Answer: All 1-D barcode scanners are supported, please visit Amazon site, search for wireless barcode reader, and review user feedback.


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