Thank you for your message. Indeed, we have contacted several manufacturers, so hopefully something will come through. I always like to ask the list, an excellent resource.
We're unable to execute the two step process you describe because purchasing both the stickers and acid free hang tags exceeds the budget. Only a small fraction of the collection is housed (mat, box, etc.), otherwise we would have been able to affix sticker labels to the housings.
Thanks for sharing,
Sandra
Hello Sandra,
While I haven't come across non-adhesive labels, I'm sure some option must exist. You may want to contact your barcode printer manufacturer as they may be able to supply an option.
I wouldn’t entirely rule out adhesive labels. You wouldn't place them directly on the artefact but placing them on a card or tag and attaching that to the artefact would not only solve your problem but would give a nice flat surface for scanning the barcode as well as making the barcode a bit more sturdy. Now this totally depends on your needs and the unique needs of your collection but worth thinking about.
Good luck!
William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Non-adhesive Artifact Barcode labels
Hello, all-knowing list!
We at the National Museum of Mongolia are initiating a collections barcoding project. There's some difficulty in sourcing a non-adhesive, chemically stable thermal transfer label for hanging/tying around artifacts. Polyester, Tyvek, polypropylene are all suitable. The challenging piece is finding a non-adhesive type. Roll form is preferred, but sheet may also be an option. If you know of such a label, we would appreciate hearing from you about the vendor and product info.
If you use non-adhesive, chemically stable or acid free barcode tags of a different type with your collection, please let us hear that as well!
Thanks in advance and happy Thanksgiving.
Kind regards,
Sandra
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