[PADG:1937] opening shrink-wrapped books

[Andrew Hart <ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A contact at one of our vendors pointed out that the shrink wrap, while 
a nuisance to remove, helps suppliers to send us books in better 
condition.  As books go through the various stages of inventory and 
shipping, the shrink wrap protects against finger prints, bent covers, 
pages damaged by other books or objects pressed into the textblock 
edges, etc.  

Thanks to all who offered advice.  Our Acquisitions Department was happy 
to hear some good ideas.

Andy

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Andrew Hart, Preservation Librarian
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#3910, Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
tel: (919) 962-8047
fax: (919) 962-4450
email: ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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