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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