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Post-Its destroy books

``` [I was appalled to learn that Post-Its destroy books, so I thought I would pass the word along. Julie Page, whose note I've excerpted here, is the preservation expert at UCSD's library.]

Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 14:21:00 -0700 From: Julie_Page@UCSDLIBRARY.ucsd.edu Subject: Post-it Notes

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The verdict is in on Post-it Notes and similar adhesive markers! Though they are easy to use and may be removed from most paper surfaces, DON'T be tempted to use them in books. These seemingly harmless "markers" leave behind their adhesive, even when removed immediately. They were designed for shortterm application to expendable documents and have no place being used on permanent records and books.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) conducted research which determined that even when removed immediately, the adhesive residue remained. Even more dramatic effects result when used on newsprint (some of the ink is removed) or on brittle, fragile paper where removal may result in tearing.

The NARA report concluded "these notes will cause increasing preservation problems when used with permanent records and should be avoided." Think before you "Post-it"!

Julie Page Preservation Librarian Univ. of Calif., San Diego jpage@ucsd.edu ```

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