Hi, Just to put my two cent's in, we also are implementing the barcoding system from PastPerfect. The barcodes are used in addition to other numbering techniques like sewn in labels and barrier labels. We have had success in printing the labels on acid free file folders and attaching the labels with cotton string. I would be leery of using adhesive labels right on the objects as the adhesive degrades over time and could damage the objects. Good luck! -Erika Erika R. Brown Registrar Ketchikan Museums 629 Dock Street Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 Voice: 907-225-5600 Fax: 907-225-5602 >>> [log in to unmask] 08/19/05 4:10 PM >>> Hi, Soon to be properly cataloguing our Museum's collections, I am considering using barcode labels (using PastPerfect software) and am asking for opinions, etc. It's already been suggested to me that foil-backed labels (and for all your other suggestions Ware, thanks!) should be used, though I still have yet determine if I can even print [ readable] barcodes with the inkjet printer I've decided on. There will be some challenges regarding the placement of the labels on objects, but I think I have that worked out. Some of the bar code labels will go over clothing labels, for instance. And with most of the collection being on display - for some items, like small token coins I have scattered on a display shelf -I'll have to keep the barcode label with the printout (I'm creating condition reports at the same time). I'd like to be able to use string tags, but can't seem to locate any that are large enough to accommodate the barcode label. And otherwise, I'd like to know what type of barcode scanner you are using or could recommend? upcoming issue: Pest Control Thanks again, Pam Pamela Silvestri, Museum Assistant Northeast States Civilian Conservation Corps Museum Shenipsit State Forest 166 Chestnut Hill Road Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076 (860) 684-3430 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).