Labels on boxes


Affixing labels, barcodes, and plastic sleeves

  • Center labels and barcodes on the end of file boxes and cartons. On file boxes, place them on the end with the string.
  • Place small labels and barcodes on the top of file boxes, the large label on the bottom.
  • Affix all labels and barcodes on the base of cartons; do not attach labels or pockets to the lid.
  • Position labels and barcodes horizontally across the short side of folio, folio+, and oversize boxes in the following order: large label, barcode, small label.
  • Attach plastic pockets on the far right of the top of the front of file boxes
  • Place plastic pockets to the right of the label on cartons
  • Position plastic pockets in the right hand corner closest to the label on the top of folio, folio+, and oversize boxes.


Typical file box and carton labels and barcodes:



MC 940

Box 1


Barcode



ANGELA Y. DAVIS

Papers, 1937-2017




MC 940                    Box  1


EXAMPLES OF FILE BOX AND CARTONS AND LABELS


1. Labels on a typical file box









2. Labels and sleeves on a typical carton (includes HD's accession label with date)


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