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A single range of item barcode numbers is maintained and shared by all libraries at Harvard. In order to avoid duplication of barcode numbers, you must provide the number of unique barcode numbers required for your order before start numbers can be given out.
NOTE: As of 2023, Demco requires a minimum order of $250. For 2mm single barcodes, this is around 6000 labels.
provided by LTS. 

Ordering barcodes is a 2 step process. 

  1. Request start and end numbers from LTS. Please include:
    1. Contact information
    2. Item or patron barcodes?
    3. Logical quantity: Total number of unique barcode numbers being ordered
    4. Physical quantity: Total number of physical stickers (if ordering singles, this will be the same as the logical quantity; if ordering doubles, it will be the logical quantity x2)
    5. Type of barcodes being ordered – e.g. W17103640, Singles, 2-mil Acrylic

  2. LTS will respond with the start and end numbers to use for your barcode order. When start and end numbers are received, order barcodes directly with Demco, using the information below.
Demco contact information
  1. Demco or your preferred vendor. 

Demco Contact Information

Libraries are free to use any vendor.  Demco information provided as a courtesy.

NOTE: As of 2023, Demco requires a minimum order of $250. For 2mm single barcodes, this is around 6000 labels.


Web site: https://www.demco.com/products/library-supplies/labels-label-protectors/barcode-labels

Customer service:

Orders:

Barcode types and prices as of December 2024 (for estimating order totals)

Pairs are two identical barcode labels, double-stacked are also pairs – one full label plus one smaller label (number-only). Pricing is per 1,000 labels. Note that the vendor usually requires orders in minimum increments of 1000 barcode numbers. 

Brand

Item number 

Label style

Label dimensions

Face stock

Adhesive

Price per 1000

Demco® Digital Bar Code Labels

W12178580

Singles

5/8"H x 2"W

2 mil poly

2 mil, permanent

$58.21

W13668270

Pairs

13/20"H x 1-9/10"W

2 mil poly

2 mil, permanent

$58.21

W12178600

Double-stacked

1st 5/8"H x 2 1/8"W 

2nd 5/16"H x 2 1/8"W

2 mil poly

2 mil, permanent

$78.71

Data2 Digital Bar Code Labels

W17153190

Singles, not laminated

5/8"H x 2"H

4 mil paper

1 mil, acrylic

$39.93

W17114050

Singles, laminated

5/8"H x 2"H

4 mil paper

1 mil, acrylic

$49.19

W17118420

Pairs, laminated

13/20"H x 1-9/10"W

4 mil paper

1 mil, acrylic

$49.19

W17115410

Double-stacked

1st 5/8"H x 2 1/8"W 

2nd 5/16"H x 2 1/8"W

4 mil paper

1 mil, acrylic

$74.61

Data2 Digital Polyester Bar Code Labels

W17103640

Singles

5/8"H x 2"W

3 mil poly

2 mil, acrylic

$81.99

W17103960

Double-stacked

1st 5/8"H x 2"W
2nd 3/8"H x 2"W

3 mil poly

2 mil, acrylic

$105.78