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title: "Barcode Search"
canonical: "https://support.soutron.net/space/HG/3278690/Barcode%20Search"
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Where the database is used to manage physical items and files or boxes, the system incorporates the use of Barcode Technology.  This option allows a search to be made by Administrative staff for a specific item or copy record by its barcode. 

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**To search for copies by barcode, select** <span style="color: #ff0000">**Modules > Cataloguing > Barcode Search**</span>. The Search Menu for a barcode can be placed anywhere in the menu system, to make it fast to select this option.

The following screen is displayed:

![image](media://0eef2f33-1e7c-4bca-aaee-dbc7a10b5448)

Scan the barcode using a Laser Barcode scanner or enter the barcode number manually into the search box, then click **Search** or press Enter.

The details of the item or copy record are displayed:

![image](media://2ad9d108-220c-41c0-bff4-d900ec81983c)

The [copy edit screen](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3278263), is displayed showing the details of the copy and the title of the item. 

An Administrative staff user can use this function to edit, delete or duplicate it.