[AV Media Matters] CD Jewel Case Labelling

[Robert Brian Levy <xernaut@yahoo.com>]

Hi y'all,

I'm writing with yet another question about CD-R
archiving:
We've been using a Dremel (engraver) to etch CD serial
number, catalog number, speed of burn, date of burn,
etc. into the jewel cases themselves for archival
storage.  I know using paper in the jewel case is
generally a bad idea, due to acid off-gassing (though
i suppose there is also acid-free CD case insert paper
you can buy somewhere?)  I've been suspicious of using
stick-on labels on the outsides of the jewelcases to
bear the archival info, fearing these might off-gas,
or that the adhesive might do so. =20
The thing about the Dremeling process is that it
produces a lot of plastic dust while also seemingly
ionizing the plastic and making removal of said dust
difficult.  And in light of the recently-discussed
dust issues...I was wondering, do you have any
suggestions for better archival strategies to address
this issue.
How do you handle labelling in your archive?

Thanks once more,
=20
       Brian Levy

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Robert Brian Levy
Language Activist; Archivist
Kiwat Hasinay Foundation
651 S Peoria Ave  Apt 4
Tulsa, OK 74120 USA
1-405-401-3928
kiwat@bigfoot.com
http://www.ahalenia.com/kiwat


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