[PADG:707] Some questions about coding items in custom boxes

[Ann Nez <acnez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We're planning to box some damaged items in our circulating collections 
that have been tied with cloth tape.  Most of these volumes are already 
barcoded.  I'm interested in how other libraries have handled:

1) barcoding - if you retain the original barcode on the volume, are you 
recording it on the box; are you re-barcoding with doubledumbs; other 
methods?

2)  Are you adding any kind of message that alerts circulation staff to 
look inside the box and/or point out to patrons that the material is 
fragile (statements like: damage noted: volume lacks cover; or damage 
noted: brittle paper, damaged text block)

Any box related ideas and suggestions are welcome!

Ann Nez
Head, Serials and Acquisitions
University of Washington
Gallagher Law Library
Box 352035
Seattle, WA 98195-3025
206-543-6516
Fax: 206-685-2165
acnez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx