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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

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Date: Monday, December 07, 1998 1:46 PM
Subject: Barcoding in the art museum library


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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