[ARSCLIST] Tape to use with reels when archiving

[Robert Brian Levy <xernaut11@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi folks,

A quick query:

when using leader tape with some old reels which I am digitizing to CDR, is 
it ok to use regular Scotch-type tape when attaching the leader tape to the 
reels?  More specifically, once the transfer is done, is it ok to leave 
said tape on the reels as they are placed back into storage?  Would this 
kind of tape off-gas or otherwise breakdown chemically over time in such a 
way as to have more deleterious effects on these precious reels than some 
kind of special splicing tape, and if so where might I acquire some?  (I 
bought the leader tape off of e-bay for 20 bucks for 1500 ft of Scotch (3M) 
Leader Tape.

Thanks for your help.

Best,

  Brian Levy
(currently:)
Archiving Consultant to the Cherokee Heritage Center

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