New Barcode Labels for Courier Service

The latest news on the new barcode labels from TBLC.
------------------

"As many of you are aware, this month we began implementing a new barcode label system for Florida's Statewide Delivery System. This enhancement to Delivery is essential for better tracking, more accurate statistics and vendor accountability for lost or late items.

Starting on Jan. 28, 2008, we need all libraries to begin using the new barcode labels. At this time, the vendor will only be scanning at libraries in the Fort Myers area, but needs all bags to have barcodes in order to work out all the kinks before implementing scanning statewide. This testing stage is a crucial next step in fully implementing our new system at all Delivery locations, and we appreciate your participation.

Please be aware of these very important items:

1. Starting Jan. 28, you must replace all of your current labels with the new barcode labels, which you can print from here. As of Jan. 28, our drivers will not pick up any bags from your library that do not have the new barcode label.

2. The new barcode labels cannot be photocopied. Feel free to print as many in advance as you would like, but never photocopy them. Duplicating a barcode will throw off our tracking system.

3. Print out an electronic signature barcode (found here) and place it with or attach it to your statistical forms. When scanning begins in your region, the driver will scan the electronic signature each time he visits your library.

4. Do not include “courteous return labels” with your items. Barcode labels must be printed by the originating library.

For additional information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page found here: www.tblc.org/delivery/faqs.

If our beta testing stage is successful, we will start scanning the barcodes at all of our other Delivery locations as soon as possible. In the meantime, we appreciate your hard work as we implement this new labeling system and welcome questions and feedback that can help us improve the new system.

We will keep you up-to-date as the implementation continues.

Feel free to email deliver@tblc.org or call (800) 622-8252 with any questions or comments."