Re: arsclist polypropylene and tyvek liners

[phirsch@xxxxxxxx]

Could you elaborate on the inadvisability of using a solid Tyvek sleeve as
a long-term storage medium. Is there some proven interaction between CDs
and Tyvek or is there just a lack of evidence to the contrary? I have no
personal knowledge of research in this area, but I would be most gratified
to know if there has been any, since space constraints have forced me to
jettison all my jewel boxes in favor of a Tyvek within vinyl arrangement. I
assumed that there could be some problems with direct CD/vinyl contact, but
also assumed that the Tyvek would provide a non-abrasive buffer. Am I wrong
on this?

Peter Hirsch
Cataloger
phirsch@xxxxxxxx
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
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New York, New York  10023
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Jewel cases are best for many reasons. You have discovered one of them.
Another is that surfaces are suspended such that they are protected from
damage, and debris is not pressed into the plastic during storage.

Tyvek sleeves are acceptable for short-term storage, but should not have
plastic windows. They are not suitable for archival purposes.

I do not understand the meaning of your term "bronzing."

J. Hartke
Media Sciences
http://www.mscience.com/

mfazekas wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
> The CD collection at the University of Western Ontario currently uses
> vinyl sleeves instead of jewel cases because of space considerations.
> These sleeves are sticking to the labels and causing all kinds of grief.
>
> I was wondering if either the polypropylene sleeves or tyvek liners do
> not cause the "sticking."  I also understand that the vinyl sleeves
> accelerate the deterioration of bronzed CDs (of which we have quite a
> number).  Does polypropylene and tyvek not affect the rate of bronzing?
>
> Any and all help, advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Monica

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