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[padg] RE: call number labels



We in the Processing Unit at Milner Library at Illinois State University use the Zebra 2844 heat transfer printer with 1” continuous stock white labels. I highly suggest this option. We have found that these stickers firmly adhere to just about every book and library material surface. We currently use the labels on cloth and buckram covers, paperbacks, pamphlet binders, boxes, Mylar, CD and DVD cases, etc… Since the printing process uses heat transfer, the writing does not come off the labels. Also, the labels are really difficult to write on so we don’t have to worry about them being marked up. These labels do not require any time of label protector because they are so durable. In fact, we have completely stopped using any type of acid free tape or polyester label saver on all of our materials. We have also found that we can print any kind of sticker we need for the library using Microsoft Word and our Zebra printer. This last consideration was extremely important as we made some labeling decisions for our new onsite storage area because the physical area has very dry air and these Zebra labels were the only material we found that would stick to every possible surface without peeling off.

 

I hope this information helps!

 

Heather

 

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Heather Marie Kosur

Illinois State University

Milner Library

Processing

Campus Box 8900

201 North School Street

Normal, Illinois 61790-8900

(309)438-5941

hmkosur@xxxxxxxxx

 

From: Valinda.Carroll@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Valinda.Carroll@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:46 PM
To: padg@xxxxxxx
Subject: [padg] call number labels

 

We are looking at changing the specifications for our call number labels. Our tech services staff are currently using ink jet printers and Gaylord Perma-Plus foil-backed labels 7017. My primary concern is that the ink jet toner is not very durable (Hewlett Packard, but I don’t know which ink). Although we are in the process from switching from PVC to Mylar “label protectors,” I am looking for something that does not require any protection. It has taken some time to phase in changes in physical processing, since these processes are not generally managed by the Preservation section.

 

I would love to hear that there is a water-resistant, abrasion-resistant, chemically stable option that does not require “protectors.” I asked our tech services department to look into this, but they were not able to provide any concrete suggestions (and seem unwilling to do their own research). I read the previous postings about Zebra printers with some interest, and I would love to know what is working at other institutions.

 

Valinda Carroll

Preservation Manager

Harvey Library

Hampton University

 

 

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