LPs
Property stamps
1. Property stamp the album cover and any liner notes. Do not try to property stamp the actual record.
2. Sometimes the album cover is shiny and a property stamp either will not "take" at all or will wipe off easily. In that case, stamp "Wichita State U. Library" and "Music" on a peel and stick data processing label (see example). Stick this on the album cover.
3. Property stamps can be put anywhere, as long as they do not cover words.
Labels
1. Put spine label in upper left corner of album cover. Sometimes it has to be cut down or placed a little over or down to avoid covering words. But don't place it too far away the Music Library depends on the being able to see the call number without pulling the record out. If you're not sure where to put it, ask the music cataloger sometimes the words are not that important.
2. Use just the call number portion of the lengthwise label cut off the rest. Put near top of any liner notes.
3. Use just the call number portion of lengthwise label on the record itself. Put it on the paper label in the center of the record. (see example). Be careful not to cover any words. Sometimes this requires some creativity: you may have to cut "Music" off from the rest of the call number, placing it on one side of the center hole with the rest of the call number on the other side. Or part of the call number may need to be placed below the rest of it. Sometimes trimming the call number very closely will make it fit.
Manuals are updated as needed. Please, e-mail susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu with suggestions and questions.
