If you are taking barcode print on smooth sticker paper barcode scanner will definitely scan it.However you check once with the barcode scanner.
It is preferred to use the labels with sticker on back (you get it ready made) for taking print-out of the barcodes.It will be easy to stick on the books & non-book (cds) also.
Yes definitely Reader will scan or cheak the barcode. After the scan if u had done the entry of the same book in your Library Software, reader will give the full details of the book.
with this system your library work will go easily.