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In order for a barcode reader to read the encoding on the label, it must be legible for the lifetime of the specimen. That means it must be produced on a quality printer whose ink will not smudge or deteriorate over time, and printed on label stock that will not degrade in its environment (e.g., in a wet collection), or less than the longevity of the specimen paper it is attached to (e.g., herbarium sheets). | In order for a barcode reader to read the encoding on the label, it must be legible for the lifetime of the specimen. That means it must be produced on a quality printer whose ink will not smudge or deteriorate over time, and printed on label stock that will not degrade in its environment (e.g., in a wet collection), or less than the longevity of the specimen paper it is attached to (e.g., herbarium sheets). | ||
==Why some institutions have chosen not to use barcodes== | ==Why some institutions have chosen not to use barcodes== | ||
Below are some anecdotes directly from institutions who have chosen not to use barcodes on their specimens: | Below are some anecdotes directly from institutions who have chosen not to use barcodes on their specimens: | ||