[ILL-L] Book Labels

[Linda Neely]

Sorry to sermonize but I must go one step further than Diane.  Please do
not put sticky labels on our or any other library's books.  Even
so-called removable labels leave a residue that is destructive to book
bindings.   
 
You can enjoy the ease of printing a label from Clio or Illiad without
applying the label directly on borrowed material.  Just tape a plain
book band around the cover and stick the label to the band.   That will
clearly identify the material for your patron without damaging the
borrowed material.
 
 
 
 
 
Linda K. Neely
Reference,  Interlibrary 
Loan & MeLCat Librarian
Library of Michigan
Department of History, Arts & Libraries
702 W. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48915
www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 
 
My Phone: 517-373-3687
Fax:  517-373-5853
Email: lneely at michigan.gov 
 
>>> Dlwiedem at hacc.edu 10/15/2007 2:36 PM >>>

May I also suggest that you remove the labels and all residue left
behind before returning to the lending library?  I have received our own
books back with somebody's labels on them & have had to spend time
removing the labels & residue myself.  I much prefer not having labels
placed on our books.
 
Diane Wiedemann
Document Delivery Specialist
HACC Central Pennsylvania's Community College
717-780-2623   
OCLC - HAC

>>> "Markley, Patricia" <MARKLEY at siena.edu> 10/15/2007 11:06 AM >>>

We just started using those "removable" labels when we got ILLiad
recently.  I think they're Avery 6464 labels. If you have Clio or
ILLiad, there should be something in their program to set up label
printing. If you don't use either Clio or ILLiad, I guess you'd just
use
the label functionality in MS Word to make the labels.

Our students are to put the labels on book bands when the book being
sent has a paper-like cover (even if the book is hardbound) because
removing the label sometimes makes tears in the paper.

Siena laminates most of its new paperbacks and the removable labels
are
hard to remove from the laminate, often leaving a sticky residue.  In
those cases, we've found that a paper towel with a little mineral
spirits on it removes labels and residue great, without damaging the
laminate cover.  You should be able to find a can of mineral spirits
at
Lowe's, Home Depot, or other hardware store.

Hope this helps,
Pat Markley
Siena College
markley at siena.edu 
518-783-4196






-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Weber
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 10:35 AM
To: ill-l at webjunction.org 
Subject: [ILL-L] Book Labels

Hi Everyone,
We are still using book bands when sending and receiving ILL 
materials. I've been seeing more and more libraries use the "sticky" 
labels on their books and would like to get some information on the 
labels. First, what kind are they, where do you purchase them and 
what program do you use to print them? Cost? Is there any problem 
with residue left on the materials? Are there books that you wouldn't 
use them on? Pros and cons are requested.

I'm gathering the information to see if this is the way we want to 
go. Thanks in advance.
Sharon

Sharon Weber
Interlibrary Loan Assistant III
Porter Henderson Library
Angelo State University
Member, The Texas Tech University System
San Angelo, TX 76909
325-942-2154, ext. 251
Sharon.Weber at angelo.edu 
These statements are mine and should not reflect on Angelo State
University  

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