Running Inventory with a Portable Barcode Scanner
Some libraries have portable barcode scanners designed to be used for inventory. These scanners collect and
store barcode information which can then be exported as a file and saved on a computer.
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Scan every item barcode on shelf in the chosen area.
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Export the barcodes to a text file (we recommend using Notepad) and save the file. The barcodes should be in one single spaced single column without extra spaces anywhere.
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Use Cut and Paste functions to break the big list of barcodes into smaller lists and save each list as an
individual text file (we recommend each list contains about 50 to 100 barcodes). Name your files in sequence, e.g.
inventory001, inventory002…, so that it will be easy to follow when you upload the files.
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On the Item Status screen in Evergreen, click Choose File.
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You will be prompted to browse your local computer to find the barcode files. Navigate to and select your
first file and click Open.
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Every item on the list is retrieved and displayed. It may take a while if the list is long. Select all
items using the checkbox at the top of the Row Selector Column.
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Click Actions → Update Inventory.
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Repeat steps 4-7 to inventory the items in all of your files.
