[PADG:708] Re: Some questions about coding items in custom boxes

[Sue Davis <sue.davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

1.  We rebarcode items that we put in boxes so we can attach a 
barcode to the box itself.  We have found it serves a useful 
purpose.

2.  We now stamp a FRAGILE MATERIALS, PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE stamp 
on the outside of each box, but in the past we also used a 
preprinted "bookplate" with the same message that we glued on with 
PVA.  Both approaches work fine. On general collection items, we 
also put on title and call no. info, and in the case of 
periodicals/serials include vol. info.

3.  You didn't ask this question, but there are multiple vendor 
sources of low-cost, well-designed boxes now available, possibly 
including your commercial binder. You would need to send in 
measurements of each item that you plan to box; the returned boxes 
are usually sent back flat, so they would have to be folded and 
matched to the volume.  Most vendors will provide title and other 
spine information if you request it.  Some charge extra; some do 
not.

There are also box designs that could be built in-house if you've 
got a good supply of handy students and can purchase appropriate 
board.

--On Monday, October 17, 2005 1:26 PM -0700 Ann Nez 
<acnez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We're planning to box some damaged items in our circulating
> collections that have been tied with cloth tape.  Most of these
> volumes are already barcoded.  I'm interested in how other
> libraries have handled:
>
> 1) barcoding - if you retain the original barcode on the volume,
> are you recording it on the box; are you re-barcoding with
> doubledumbs; other methods?
>
> 2)  Are you adding any kind of message that alerts circulation
> staff to look inside the box and/or point out to patrons that the
> material is fragile (statements like: damage noted: volume lacks
> cover; or damage noted: brittle paper, damaged text block)
>
> Any box related ideas and suggestions are welcome!
>
> Ann Nez
> Head, Serials and Acquisitions
> University of Washington
> Gallagher Law Library
> Box 352035
> Seattle, WA 98195-3025
> 206-543-6516
> Fax: 206-685-2165
> acnez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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Sue Davis
Vanderbilt University Library
419 21st. Ave. South
Nashville, TN  37240
Email: sue.davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx