Barcodes should be placed on the back cover of books. Typically, they are placed at the top of the book, close to the spine. If the book is housed in a box, the barcode should still go on the back cover of the book.
It is typical for double-layered barcodes to be used through the intake process--with cataloguing placing the full barcode plus sticky layer on the inside of the book--and then sending this on to the next step in processing. If possible, this should be avoided as this permanently places a tape layer somewhere on the book that will expedite the degradation process. Attaching the barcode to a paper bookmark that can be tucked into the book and sent on for the final barcode layer to be placed on the book later is the best option.
Call number labels should be placed in clearly visible locations. The spine labels should be placed at the bottom on the spine of the book. If the spine label is too large for the width of the book's spine, there are two options. An employee can trim the spine label down to be slightly less than the width of the book. If that cuts off the information on the label, spine labels can be placed on the bottom of the front cover, near the spine. Spine labels will peel off if they are folded over the width of the spine and onto the front and back boards.
Spine labels should be from either two types of labels: Duraready white matte labels or the Brodart Archival-Safe Foil-Backed spine labels.
For spine labels that are not conducive to the material of the book cover, you can cover them using the Brodart 2-Mil Polypropylene Label Protectors.
Avoid Using Scotch book tape or other types of tape to cover book labels. If book labels are coming off, dry-clean the area with a white eraser first and then try to adhere the label. If it is still not working, use the label protectors. If the label protectors are not working, contact preservation.
For special collection items, see the Preservation LibGuide for Special Collections for label instructions.
All other labels (including location 'dots') on book covers should be avoided. If other labeling needs to happen, buy an ink stamp and stamp the label inside the cover. This is the case with library location labels--use a stamp on the inside cover for this purpose.
If you have different types of stacks in your library and need a label for the same book title located in different places, try and use an ink-stamp inside the cover or place your labels inside the covers. Remember that the adhesive on the backs of labels will leach overtime and cause stickiness. This is why ink stamps are preferred.
Book plates requested by donors should be placed on the inside front cover using appropriate adhesive (contact conservation). Old book plates, labels, etc. should be kept in place.
Tape and label removal can damage a book if not done properly. Contact conservation if it is necessary that an old label be removed and they will do this for the libraries.
Avoid advertised adhesive removal products like Goo Gone as these damage items.
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