[PADG:2245] Re: Glue sticks & book pockets

[Patricia Turpening <Pat.Turpening@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Tyra,

In my experience, glue from glue sticks cannot be considered permanent. It 
doesn't seem to last long at all.

Pat Turpening
University of Cincinnati Law Library
At 12:42 PM 2/10/04 -0600, you wrote:
> I'm shopping for glue sticks.   Our labeling staff use them to adhere book 
> pockets.  We currently use Avery Disappearing Color Glue Stic (supposed to 
> be "acid-free and photo-safe").  We use the 1.27 oz. stick but I'm 
> actually considering recommending trying a smaller (diameter) stick.
>
> My questions:
> 1)  Can anyone recommend a great glue stick bargain.---either a specific 
> product or vendor source?
>
> 2)  How do other libraries handle pockets these days?  Do most libraries 
> still use pockets?  Has anyone come up w/a good alternative or an approach 
> that's worth sharing?
>
> 3)  Are there objections to using glue sticks for pockets?  What would 
> these be---even including what may seem to be obvious objections.
>
> Thanks,
> Tyra Grant
> Head, Preservation Department
> Northwestern University Library