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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Put it on the outside. We didn't and we regret it. Putting the barcode on the outside will save your staff a lot of time now and later. It will take you twice as long to process an item and twice as long to check it out (open the book, find barcode, wand-it, close the book, de/sensitize). My circulation staff complain that this is very time consuming and arduous (as you know, art books are very large and heavy). We recently barcoded our serials collection and had a major discussion/argument here about where the barcode should go. After talking to our barcode supplier (who was able to provide us with specific recommendations, and diagrams, for the optimum placement) we went with the outside -- about 1 inch from the upper left corner (binding edge). The barcode is secured with a square of heavy-duty clear tape which insures it doesn't get scraped off in the process of shelving/reshelving. Jill Patrick, OCAD -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Corcoran <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, December 07, 1998 1:46 PM Subject: Barcoding in the art museum library ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- We are going to be implementing an online catalog and circulation system soon. We do not circulate to the public, only to Museum staff and ILL. I'd be interested in hearing about barcoding decisions and experiences in similar libraries, and any advice you can give. I've read some articles but it's always so helpful to hear from colleagues. Thanks for your help. Kathy Corcoran Milton R. and Pauline S. Abrahams Library Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68102 Ph. (402)342-3300, ext. 239 Fax (402)342-2376