Re: [AV Media Matters] Preservation issues of cd -

[smolians@erols.com]

security strips

This has been dealt with in the past.  I'm sure the Music Library
Association web site will have responses in its archives.

Tattle tape unbalances the CD.  The adhesive is untested and may well
(probably, in my opinion) interact with the lacquer.  Eventually a portion
of the aluminum becomes oxidized and non reflective.  So long, CD.

Steve Smolian

----- Original Message -----
From: <lwatsky@emory.edu>
To: <AV-Media-Matters@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 9:21 AM
Subject: [AV Media Matters] Preservation issues of cd - security strips

>
>Hello all;
>
>I recently received the position of Non-Print Conservator for the
>libraries at Emory University in Atlanta.  My question is in regards to
>placing 3M Tattle-Tape R2 Security Strips on CD's and I  was hoping that
>some of you may have information on the pros and cons of putting these
>tape strips onto the discs.  My belief is that over time the adhesives
>on the back of the strips can begin to migrate onto the disc and thus
>will eventually damage the cd's.  If anyone has any experience in
>utilizing the security strips and can give me more information about
>them I would really appreciate it.
>