Ryan,
Here at the University of Wyoming, we generally encapsulate the maps in special collections.
Like you, we used to tape all 3 sides but with the new ultrasonic welder that we have, and the
potential need to scan the original, we are now only sealing 3 sides.
Tamsen Hert
Tamsen Emerson Hert, MLS, MA
Head, Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections
University of Wyoming Libraries
Dept. 3334
1000 East University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
phone: 307-766-6245; cell: 307-760-7416
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Subject: Map Encapsulating -- Best Practices?
Hello All,
We were recently fortunate enough to fund the purchase of a polyester sealer for use in encapsulating maps.
Previously we would encapsulate the maps and use double-sided tape to seal the edges, leaving some gaps in the sealed edges.
I'm wondering if there are best practices out there for using the polyester sealing machine -- for example, using a folded piece of mylar polyester, do you seal all three open edges or just two? Any other best practices thoughts would be
useful as well...
Best Regards,
Ryan Mattke
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Ryan Mattke
Head, John R. Borchert Map Library
University of Minnesota
S-76 Wilson Library
309 19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612.624.5757
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