Order Processing Specs and Tips:

When ordering materials (books, e-books, DVD’s or other library materials) from library vendors, you should strongly consider ordering your materials “shelf ready” – meaning the company provides MARC records and attaches barcodes and spine labels to your itemsfor a fee.

Most vendors have a specs form on their website which you can download, fill out and fax to the company.

Here is some of the information you will need to fill out on your various specs sheets:

Book processing specs sheet:

  • Library Automation System: Follett Destiny
  • BarcodeRange: you will need to locate a range in Destiny of Unused barcodes (this can be found using Reports – Library – Unused Barcodes) **Be sure to keep a file or list of the barcodes ranges you are supplying to various vendors. If you have unused pre-printed barcodes in your media center do not send those numbers to the vendors. This can lead to duplicate barcode numbers in Destiny which will cost you time and money**
  • Barcode Symbology: Follett Classic or Code 3 of 9
  • Check Digit: NONE
  • Computer operating system: Windows XP or Windows 7
  • Data Format (your records file): USMARC, Microlif
  • Delivery method (how do you want to receive the records): most companies now send records via email or drop them in customer portals on the company webpage (ie - Follett Titlewave). You may request a CD be sent with the materials when shipped instead of accessing them online. This is your choice however the company may charge a fee for burning the CD.

Follett pre-printed Barcodes:

Follett sells polyester(no need for label cover) barcodes - $85 per 1000, either on sheets or rolls. The order form is available on the Follett Software website Follettlearning.com or Destinyexpress.comand has a direction sheet with it, but here is some of information you will need:

  • Barcode Symbology: Follett Classic
  • Type Indicator: T (for library books/items)
  • Barcode length: 7
  • Barcode check digit: None
  • Location code: leave blank

You barcode inscription should be consistent with what you already have and your bill to and ship to information will be the same. If you do not know your customer account number, you can find it on the Follett Software website (you must login) or you may contact the IRC (727-2373 x 5 or 34208).