When I worked at public libraries we got this complaint for putting the barcode on book jackets. That was before the internet -- now, as Karen points out, they can look up that info, and more, on the internet. Consider what Video/DVD rental places do -- they cover up the info too, and you don't usually get to take the case home with you. Maybe you can even use it as an opportunity to introduce them to some of the great review sites on the internet. Holly Gordon Technical Support & Network Systems Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 ext.15 www.ctls.net <http://www.ctls.net/>
________________________________ From: Karen Ellis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:34 PM To: Cara Russel; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] barcode on audio items Like other libraries, we must be consistent on where we put barcodes. So it blocks text...labels anywhere will block something. In order to speed check out, in order to do inventory, all labels must occupy the same real estate. Yes, we get the occasional complaint. Just smile, say you understand and then do what you need to do to run the library. Staff will happily look up a blurb or summary of a title on Amazon.com. Karen Ellis Karen Ellis, Library Director Taylor Public Library 801 Vance Street Taylor, TX 76574 phone: 512-352-3434 fax: 512-352-8080 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cara Russel Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] barcode on audio items At this time we attach the barcode label on the back of an audio item (DVD, audio CD, music CD, etc.) I have patrons suggest that we not do so because it blocks some of the description info. My question is - how do other libraries, which use barcodes, label audio items? Thanks, Cara Russell, Library Director Dripping Springs Community Library 512-858-7825
