Define an item barcode format

To define an item barcode.

Note:
To produce more consistent barcode messages in Polaris, define both item and patron barcodes.

1. In the Administration Explorer tree view, open the Profiles folder for the organization, and select the Staff Client tab in the details view.
2. Double-click Barcodes: Item format definition.

 

3. In the Length box, specify the total number of characters required in the barcode, including the prefix:
• To require a specific number of characters, type a number from 1 to 20.
• Type * if the barcode can be any length.
4. Type, in the Prefix box, the characters that can begin a valid barcode:
• Type any character or sequence of characters that uniquely identifies the barcode type.
• Type * to accept any character as the prefix.
5. Click Add to put the definition in the Current Formats list.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for every barcode format used for items.
7. Click OK. The Item Barcode Formats dialog box closes.

Related Information

• Defining patron barcode formats - See Define a patron barcode format.
• Significant digits in patron barcodes - You can specify a default patron barcode format to use in defining significant digits. Staff and patrons can enter just the significant digits in a barcode field, and the system supplies the prefix. See Significant Digits in Patron Barcodes.