At the University of Kansas Libraries, we are using adhesive transfer
tape for this kind of thing. The adhesive is supposed to be the same
3M acrylic adhesive used in the double sided tape we use in
preservation work all the time. But check back with me in 20 years to
see if that is true. :)
Brian Baird
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Brian J. Baird
Preservation Librarian
University of Kansas
134 Watson Library
1425 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7544
(785) 864-3568
fax: (785) 864-5311
bbaird@xxxxxx
www2.lib.ku.edu/preservation
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