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Thanks to all who responded. Here is the HIT: With a permanent sharpie marker, I write the barcode number and brief ownership info on the labeled side of the disk. I wouldn't put a barcode on that surface because it may make the disc spin wobbly. If someone wanted to , they could peel off a barcode, but i think trying to erase the marker would damage the CD. ------------------- I am looking at purchasing audio CDs for my library this year and I borrowed several from the public library to see how they handled labeling. I found that they had bright orange stickers (1" by about 1/2") on tor in the case that told how many CDs were supposed to be in the case, or gave other information about missing items, etc. They also wrote the accession number on the CD around the middle hole with a Sharpie marker. They only cataloged the entire set. In their online catalog they made note of how many CDs and/or other "stuff" that is in the case. I found looking at the public library a great help. ------------------------ I have a property statement sticker that I print on address labels. One of these goes in each book, and I stick one right on the CD. I usually have to trim it up a little to get it to fit neatly on the CD. I've never had any trouble with doing that. I worried that it would peel off in the various CD players, but none ever has. I've been labeling CDs like this for about 5 years. -------------------------- We mark ours with an indelible black marker-the call number and the abbreviation for our school. We also affix the small number label that corresponds to the barcode. Hope this helps. --------------------- Sharpie Markers work great on the non-laser side of CD's or on the plastic circle insert. We write the Disc number on each in the set 1 of 5 for example as well as the barcode of the set on each disc. Our school name is also included as other schools sometomes borrow materials. Individual discs do get lost or damaged or misplaced, so labeling definitely helps! -------------------------- For our CD's we buy a roll of labels that are round and have a hole in the center. They fit right around the hole in the middle of the CD. They are not very big, but we can write our school initials and the barcode number on them. I think they are from DEMCO. --------------------- Please be careful when labeling CDs. You need to use a marker that has ink that is for CDs. Some markers will actually damage the CD. Also, labels can be a problem- they can come off or make CD unblanced - or etch them. Safest: a marker that is made for CDs - it will say so on the package. ------------------ Ann Jantzen, Media Specialist South Central Jr. Sr. H.S. Elizabeth, IN -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------