RE: arsclist CD Jewel Case Labelling

[Brian Levy <xernaut@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the offer, Chris.
We'll keep it in mind next time we have some money to order jewel cases.
Btw, how much do your Demco cases run per unit?

Thanks,

         Brian L


At 07:05 AM 5/13/2002 -0700, you wrote:
> Hello,
>
> We offer CD cases such as Demco's CD case (product # WS16300830)which have a
> plastic pocket on the outside of the case, in which we insert acid free
> paper with the accompanying information. The cases cost more, but the time
> you'll save not engraving your CD cases will more than pay for itself I'm
> sure. I think that addresses all of your concerns. The cases are also solid
> black, so they do not let light through. Take care.
>
>
> Chris Lacinak
> Audio Production Manager
> VidiPax, Inc.
> 450 West 31 St.
> 4th Floor
> New York, New York
> chris@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 212-563-1999 xt. 130
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Brian Levy
> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 10:08 PM
> To: arsclist; AV Media Matters; Richard Grounds
> Subject: arsclist CD Jewel Case Labelling
>
>
> Hi y'all,
>
> I'm writing with yet another question about CD-R
> archiving:
> We've been using a Dremel (engraver) to etch CD serial
> number, catalog number, speed of burn, date of burn,
> etc. into the jewel cases themselves for archival
> storage.  I know using paper in the jewel case is
> generally a bad idea, due to acid off-gassing (though
> i suppose there is also acid-free CD case insert paper
> you can buy somewhere?)  I've been suspicious of using
> stick-on labels on the outsides of the jewelcases to
> bear the archival info, fearing these might off-gas,
> or that the adhesive might do so.
> The thing about the Dremeling process is that it
> produces a lot of plastic dust while also seemingly
> ionizing the plastic and making removal of said dust
> difficult.  And in light of the recently-discussed
> dust issues...I was wondering, do you have any
> suggestions for better archival strategies to address
> this issue.
> How do you handle labelling in your archive?
>
> Thanks once more,
>
>        Brian Levy
>
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> Chris Lacinak
> Audio Production Manager
> VidiPax, Inc.
> 450 West 31 St.
> 4th Floor
> New York, New York
> chris@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 212-563-1999 xt. 130
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Language Activist and Archivist
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Kiwat Hasinay Foundation
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Tulsa, OK  74120  USA
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