LCLS: CAP Manual: Physical Processing

VHS Videos

Labels:

  Spine labels     The spine label for a video should be placed on the left side of the case (the side that corresponds to the spine of a book), 1/8^th inch from the bottom.  Do not cover the cutout that is frequently on the bottom of the video case. All labels on the spine should be completely covered with clear tape.

Title labels   The title label should be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the front of the case and covered with clear tape.

                         NOTE: There may be videos (usually JUV) that come in a large plastic case  instead of the more common cardboard case.  In these instances, the labels should be placed in the upper right-hand corner of the inside of the front cover of the case.

   Dots                 A colored dot that indicates the Owning Library should be placed over the spine label so that the lower edge of the dot matches up with the lower edge of the label. All labels on the spine should be completely covered with clear tape.

   Rating stickers  A sticker indicating the video’s MPAA rating should be placed in the lower right-hand corner on the front cover. Take care not to cover any information on the label.  If not, the rating can be determined by looking at the back cover of the case, or on the video itself.  If a video is not rated, it receives no sticker. All labels on the spine should be completely covered with clear tape.

   Rewind sticker  A 'Please Rewind' sticker should be placed on the top of the videocassette to the left of and facing the pre-printed information.