Book Barcode Scanner System: ISBN Management

Traditional library management becomes increasingly complex as collections grow. The Orca Scan book barcode scanner transforms this challenge into a streamlined digital process. By leveraging ISBN barcodes – unique identifiers found on commercial books – you can instantly build and maintain a professional library database using just your smartphone. Our solution automatically captures crucial book information, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.

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    Easy Barcode Scanning

    Scan the ISBN barcode and we'll automatically populate details like Title, Author, Publisher, and more

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    Track Book Movement

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    Bulk Scanning

    Update your entire collection in no time by enabling continuous scan

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    Print Barcodes

    Not all books have ISBN barcodes, so for those without, you can design, generate and print your own within the Orca Scan platform

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How to Get Started with This Solution

Why use Orca Scan as a book barcode scanner for ISBN tracking?

Managing an extensive book collection becomes effortless with a book barcode scanner.

Our solution allows you to instantly capture book information by scanning unique ISBN barcodes, eliminating time-consuming manual entry and reducing human errors.

This digital approach transforms hours of cataloging into minutes of efficient scanning.

Orca Scan’s Quick Start Guide: ISBN Scanning

Our book barcode template makes it easy to implement a library management system using smartphones.

Orca Scan automatically populates the Title, Description, Author(s), Publisher and Number of Pages each time a book is scanned. You can then enter a quantity and storage location, and have a library management system.

To get started:

  1. Download the Orca Scan barcode app
  2. Create a new sheet using the Book Tracking Template
  3. Scan an ISBN barcode on any book
  4. See the book information, enter quantity and location
  5. Save the changes

Which books work with Orca Scan’s book barcode scanning system?

Most commercially published books feature ISBN barcodes, making them instantly compatible with the Orca Scan book barcode scanner. However, some materials like rare books, self-published works, or older editions may not have ISBN barcodes.

For these items, Orca Scan provides a simple solution – you can easily generate and print unique barcode labels directly through our platform. This ensures your entire collection, regardless of age or origin, can be managed within one unified system.

How can I customise my book tracking sheet?

Orca Scan is a fully customisable barcode scanner app. You can add fields to capture additional data, such as signatures, photos, and even GPS locations, to help you maintain a full record of each book, its condition, and location.

Using the History Log, you can view your entire catalogue and a complete audit trail.

You can also use Triggers to be notified when a book needs to be repaired, or stock levels are running low.

Book Tracking related questions?

If you need help brainstorming how best to track your inventory, get in touch; we’d be happy to help.

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