--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:28:01 -0500 From: "Dienes, Jennie" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Typing barcode or OCR numbers on maps for circulation checkout Sender: "Dienes, Jennie" <[log in to unmask]> Dear Colleagues, At KU we are reviewing our current process of typing barcode or OCR numbers onto all newly received maps. In order to expedite the process, we are considering applying barcode labels but are concerned about the thickness they will add to the maps in the cases. We are interested in what the practice is in your library in labeling or typing barcode or OCR numbers onto your maps for the purpose of circulation. What type of label do you use? Do you stagger the placement of the label on the map? Do you only assign a barcode or an OCR number when the map is circulated? If you use labels, do you have difficulties or problems bumping into them when filing away maps? Any other comments are appreciated. Thank you. Jennie Dienes/Map librarian and Judith Emde/Cataloger --- End Forwarded Message ---