I would sand the metal or plastic lightly before using the paint pen for better adhesion. You could also put a label protector or book tape over the marking if it is big enough.
Mike Monaco Coordinator, Cataloging Services 261B Bierce Library The University of Akron Akron, Ohio 44325-1712 He/him/his Office: 330-972-2446 mmon...@uakron.edu ORCID: 0000-0001-7244-5154 https://www.uakron.edu/libraries -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of Kucera, Ann F Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:56 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive CAUTION: This email originated from outside of The University of Akron. Use caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. We use a 'paint' pen for our electronic items that we check out. Available at most art stores and probably at office supply places. Ann Kucera (she, hers) Systems Librarian Adobe Digital Lounge Coordinator Park Library 305 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 P: 989-774-2404 | E: kuce...@cmich.edu https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmich.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cmmonaco%40UAKRON.EDU%7Ca195db347d7840942c3308da382e7d60%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd%7C0%7C0%7C637884069715726116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qjzqq9n1DFlaEY3BO3yK5b2RYxv%2FavxBpYbOY0tC59k%3D&reserved=0 -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of Onur Bugan Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:36 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive CD marker pen with oilbased ink works but not forever :) 17 May 2022 Sal 20:17 tarihinde Cameron Metcalf < cameronmetc...@cunet.carleton.ca> şunu yazdı: > Whiteout pen? > Nail polish? > > Cameron > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of > charles meyer > Sent: May 17, 2022 1:02 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive > > [External Email] > > Odd question but not if you work in a library… besides using a label > maker have you found any “marker” to label the “metal” part of a flash > drive with just letters so it doesn’t get wiped out if you sweep your finger > over it? > > > > Sharpies don’t work. > > > > Thank you! > > > > Charles. > > > > Charles Meyer > > Charlotte County Public Library > > Port Charlotte, FL >
