We use the plastic strips you describe here at the library also, but in
my former career in manufacturing we did use the magnetic type.

We bought the magnetic strip in large rolls, cut them into lengths to
fit the label stock, and printed regular labels on the laser printer
which were then adhered to the magnet strip.  These seemed to be quite
powerful magnets, as we had no issues with magnets falling off of
shelving, even in a rough and tumble warehouse environment.  Also, as
needs changed a new label could simply be printed and attached over the
top of the old label, allowing the magnets to be re-used repeatedly.

Lori Rotterman
Clerk
Magazines & Special Collections Division
Dayton Metro Library

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara Pope
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:35 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] Labels for Current Titles on Shelf

Hello.  For years, we have used those little plastic label holders and
put pieces of paper in them to identify where each current periodical
title is shelved.  Our plastic label holders don't really fit out
shelves, thus necessitating using doublesided foam tape to hold them
on.  I was at another library once and noticed that they use some kind
of magnetic tape with labels on them for this same purpose.  The magnets

intrigued me, because I realized how easy shifting the collection would
be.  I was wondering if any of you have used this option, or any other
option for shelf labels.  What product do you use and where did you buy
it?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barbara M. Pope, MALS
Periodicals/Reference Librarian
Axe Library
Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg KS  66762
620-235-4884
bpope@pittstate.edu