[PADG:933] Re: Pre-stamped Call Numbers

["Pat K. Turpening" <Pat.Turpening@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We have have had our bindery stamp the call numbers on our books for
years. The only negative I can think of is that labels have to be typed
if & when the call numbers change or if there is a mistake by the bindery 
but that would have to be done anyway if you had paper labels. One caveat
is that we prefer to type labels for the covers when the volumes are so
thin that the title, etc. have to be printed vertically. We think the call
numbers are too small and hard to read when printed vertically.

Pat Turpening
Head, Preservation and Archives
University of Cincinnati Law Library

On Wed, 8 Mar 2000, Van Norman, Matthew wrote:

> I recently took over supervision of the library's periodical-binding
> operations and have been looking for ways to improve efficiency. One of the
> possibilities I have identified is the adoption of some form of pre-stamped
> call number. (This can be done by our binder at no additional cost.)
> Currently, we produce and apply our own call-number labels, which is a very
> time-consuming process. (The labels themselves also require a great deal of
> maintenance.)
> 
> Before I run off and institute a dramatic change, however, I want to find
> out how other libraries have dealt with this issue. In short, I'm wondering
> how many libraries out there make use of pre-stamped call numbers. I would
> also be interested in hearing any strong opinions (either positive or
> negative) on this subject.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Matthew D. Van Norman
> CSUF Pollak Library
> Periodical Services
> 
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