[ILL-L] Book Labels

[Troy Christenson]

Hi Linda,

Do you know if there is anything written about this topic.

Thanks for any information.

Troy
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Linda Neely wrote:

> 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.
>  
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>  
> 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 
> <http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>
>  
> My Phone: 517-373-3687
> Fax:  517-373-5853
> Email: lneely at michigan.gov <mailto: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
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org
> [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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