ARGUS Barcode

Speeds collection management

The ARGUS Barcode Module was developed to answer the needs of many of our clients who wanted to speed the time-consuming work of managing collection inventory and controlling circulation. The Barcode Module gives users the power to update ARGUS data using barcoding hardware and printed barcodes. This module, along with a well-organized barcoding system can increase data accuracy and decrease data entry time.

After capturing relevant information offline, the barcode scanner is connected to the workstation and uploads the previously captured data to the ARGUS database. Some models can accept a download of all the barcodes currently known to the system prior to use so that they can validate barcode entries in storage or exhibition areas to ensure error-freedata. Using the Barcode Module in the on-line mode, collections that contain circulating items can expedite the checking-out and checking-in process.

Questor has designed our Bar Code Module so that it will work with most standard barcoding equipment. This allows our clients to choose their own hardware rather than be forced to purchase proprietary scanners. We do offer specifications that can be used to guide your choice of equipment. The amount of data that a scanner is able to record and transmit to the database is dependent on its power and capacity. Please ask us for specifications and list of functions supported before choosing your barcoding equipment supplier.