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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- From: Kitty Chibnik <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: barcodes Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> When Columbia began massive barcoding in preparation for the advent of the online catalog, a barcode placement manual was produced, based on a manual from Cornell. It covered not only the placement of barcodes for books (we barcode on the inside back cover, on the right, 1 inch in and 1 inch down) but also such items as microfilms, cassettes, realia, etc. This was at least 6 years ago, but Technical Services in either institution might be willing to give you a copy, if it still exists. For new items, we barcode at the time of cataloging. For paperbacks, this means that we are barcoding the inside back cover of the paperback, which is then sent out to be bound, so the barcode ends up not always being readily apparent when the book is flipped open by the circulation person. To solve this problem, we stamp the inside back cover of the hardcover with a very handy "Look for the barcode" stamp, which also has an arrow pointing towards the left, that is towards the inner paperback cover. (This is also used for such situations as Arabic and Hebrew books where the barcode is placed in the reverse of where most barcodes are placed--we just add a pencilled note under the stamp, "in front") By the way, do not be surprised if you experience a certain amount of barcode mutiltation, although you may not in the museum situation. Some patrons seem to believe that the barcode is the security device! --Kitty Chibnik, Avery Library --TAA00168.848018700/aloha.cc.columbia.edu--