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Spine labels for library books3/15/2023 ![]() ![]() All books for Orono are security stripped except for PromptCat books, which are stripped before they are shipped to the library.You should not be able to find the tattle strip in the book once it is installed.Close the book again and press to adhere the strip.Open the books and pull off the remaining tattle strip cover.Close the book and press to adhere the strip.Place the strip along the side of a page as close as possible to the inside bound edge (in order to make the strip as inconspicuous as possible).Pull the tattle strip cover off the strip.Open the book to a page that has a wide margin.Paperback Books and Magazines: Long, Double-Sided Strip Rub the spine of the book to make sure the strip is secure.When the strip is completely inside the book put pressure on the security strip and pull on the metal rod.Run the metal rod down the spine of the book between the binding and the book pages.Peel the white paper cover from one strip and adhere approximately 1/8 to 1/4 of the strip lightly to one of the flat metal rods.These are used for paperback books, as well as hardcovers that do not lend themselves to the short version. The second type is long and has adhesive on both sides. The first type is short and has adhesive on one side only. If the item comes with a gift plate, send the plate with the item to the Media Resources Center (they will affix the plate). One goes on the side of the box 1/4″ from the bottom, the other goes on the videocassette itself. Videocassettes: Each videocassette should come with two labels.Alternately, place the call number label on the right side of the box. Microfilm: Try to fit the call number label on the same side as the title label.Maps: If not packaged in an envelope, place the label as close to the barcode as possible. ![]() An additional circular label is applied to the disc itself. Be sure not to cover important information. DVDs: The label is affixed to the upper left-hand corner of the front side of the jewel case/box.Both masters and copies are labeled (masters are kept in Tech Services). Computer Disks: Both 3.5 and 5.25 computer discs have labels placed on the front, not covering lettering or the barcode.Staff at the Media Resources Center will print out and affix labels (both regular and circular) on container and disc. Compact Discs (audio): No label needed.An additional, circular label is applied to the disc itself. CD-ROMs: The label is affixed to the front of the jewel case/box.Double check the call numbers to make sure they match the OCLC record, if they do not print a new label. All books except for books from Baker & Taylor leased books have the call number labels placed on in the same manner (these exceptions arrive in processing with call number labels already attached).Please make sure that the tape is firmly pressed into the crease before sticking the tape to the front and back of the book covers. Note: all hardcover cloth books or any non-shiny book spine will need Scotch book-tape applied over the label. If the label is not sticking to the book properly cover it with enough clear tape to allow 3/4 to 1 inch beyond the spine crease in the front and back.Again the label may be cut to avoid covering any important information on the cover. The label can be cut along the right side and the bottom if necessary to make the fit.Ī) If the book is too narrow for placing the label on the spine (there must be no “wrapping” of label text) it is to be placed on the upper left-hand corner of the from cover 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the spine and top edge of the cover. Place the label on the spine of the book 1/4 inch from the bottom.All call number labels will be applied by the cataloger before being moved to the processing area.See physical processing Instructions below for various material types. The books will have Call Number Labels adhered, Security Strips inserted, and Book Plates attached before they are delivered to the appropriate section of the library.Errata slips from the publisher are tipped in (give to LA in charge of binding and repairs).Canadian order slips are removed and kept in the box set aside for this purpose).Advertisements, order slips, “no order” slips and OCLC searching slips are removed from the book and reused/recycled.Book plates, flags and any additional paperwork necessary to help with delivery are left in the book.Newly cataloged books are placed on carts in designated areas of Technical Services to be picked up by student workers.Purpose: Cataloged books require physical processing before they enter the stacks. ![]()
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